from Wikipedia:
Flow in positive psychology, also known colloquially as being in the zone or focused, is the mental state in which a person performing some activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity. In essence, flow is characterized by the complete absorption in what one does, and a resulting transformation in one’s sense of time.[1] Flow is the melting together of action and consciousness; the state of finding a balance between a skill and how challenging that task is. It requires a high level of concentration. Flow is used as a coping skill for stress and anxiety when productively pursuing a form of leisure that matches one’s skill set.[2]

Flow state is that feeling as an artist where you are focused and in the zone, and I believe we can train ourselves into achieving it. This is why I believe in regular artistic practice and not daily for most creative people. Daily is prescriptive and rigid. Regular allows for flexibility and spontaneity. Regular practice means that it is part of my day and part of my routine, but it means that if I skip the practice I don’t beat myself up or even feel guilty for missing a day. It means that I can come back to the practice (whatever that may be) when I’m ready.

It also means that I feel good about my practice when I do it, I’m not doing it in drudgery or guilt.

Getting to flow state can take time, and if I’m working out of drudgery or guilt, I’m not going to get there.

For me getting into flow state means that the 30 minutes I set to work moves quickly, or slowly, depending on the work. Usually for me, getting into FLOW makes time feel fast. When I work in flow state, I feel competent and the works feels like it’s gone fast. I know in my videos I’ll state, wow that went quick.

I believe that the regular work of going to the same area and working in similar materials regularly, assists me into getting into flow fast.