"What inspires my art"

 

 "I take inspiration from friends in the 6 groups I belong to.  The groups are all very different with types of art.  Seeing a painting or piece of jewelry sends me off in new directions.

      Cleaning my studio always sparks ideas as I uncover long forgotten items; fabric, beads, metal, yarn, fiber suddenly seem to go together in a new way."

 

 

 Charlotte Green

 "There are so many ways I get inspired:  photos, pictures from magazines and books, other artists, travels, peoples and places, from pets and even TV.      Sometimes out of thin air".""  

 

Kathryn Lazier

"Inspired by my photos and other peoples' art and my favorite topics: doors,windows, landscape, people."

 

Leslie Kranz: When I start a new project…I first see something that attracts my creativity. I find
out how it’s done. Then find out what it’s made of.
Looking at other people’s work and color choices helps to narrow my idea for my new project.
Thinking about it all day and night and getting my creative juices moving.
Then after getting supplies I go to work!

Cassandra Shaw
I take inspiration - at least the core of an idea-from other artwork (other artists) , from
photographs, from a single stick or leaf or tree. From there, it percolates in my mind, other
colors or shapes bubble up in my mind until it coalesces in a Project. Of course, it morphs as it
develops under my hands!

Ruth
If I have a project theme to start from, I will think about that briefly before going to sleep at night.
When I wake up next morning, I will usually have an image or technique from my dreams, and a
way to begin.

Adele Frances
I usually get inspired by something I see – Pinterest, art museum or gallery, nature – and a little
buzz goes off in my brain that says “I can use that.” Sometimes I combine several ideas and
then just work organically from what the original ideas present to me. Trying to get out of my
own way is the hardest part.

Anon
Usually “something” sparks my interest and then I start to think about how I could incorporate
the idea of that “something”. Then I usually just think about it for several days and an idea
becomes more concrete and then I begin the engineering process.

Syd
Sometimes I see something in the “wild” (art show, online, etc.) that triggers an idea. Then its
about interpreting what’s in my head with what I have on hand.

 

C
A spark happens on its own  Sometimes a note is taken and off I go A collate is a wonderful tool. I am off

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Anon
I get my inspiration from seeing something that sparks my imagination. Then I begin sketching
the art work. Following that, I pull out my supplies and surround myself with possibilities.
I narrow this down and set up being creative.

Ginger Rice
I am inspired by the things around me. “An artist’s sphere of influence is the world.” I can find
inspiration in a word or in an expression. It is usually some thing that makes me smile.

JoAnn Ward
I consistently start with something visual. Nature, other art, something on-line, something made
by a friend. Second is the technique, although occasionally I start with technique. Then it’s all
play, re-visit, cut-up, do something over.

Eysale (sp???) Allison-Hatch
My inspiration comes from the work around me. (the Tingley Ponds, the sunset, the Sandias).
From the world within me – responses to the poems I read, the psalms I pray, the fears and joys
of the day.
From our shared past, present, future! Supreme Court decisions, news of the day, the burning
earth.

Lorraine Hollingsworth
My inspiration often comes from classes or challenges. Once I start thinking about a project I let
the idea “stew” or “bubble” on the back burner of my mind – lots of my ideas bubble up and
eventually, an idea comes along that catches my attention and I start planning materials and
expand the idea. But, I let the idea develop as I go so its more improv than fully planned.
Getting started is often the hardest part!

Paul Duggan
As an artist, I am not what you would call a self-starter. I have to go out of my way to seek out
[projects to do; like taking art classes with assignments and deadlines, or joining clubs where collaborative projects are offered. When I take on a project, I have a tendency towards
procrastination. I think about it, but don’t spring into action until the fear of failure draws near.
As to my creative process I’ve been pondering for many years if my creativity would be less
creative if I started the project when given or if I need the extra boost of adrenaline to really
push the creative process. To me this seems like an unanswerable dilemma.

Pam Herrmann
I get my inspiration from nature sometimes. Also I go to galleries and Facebook.

Anon
Pinterest, workshops, gourd society members, art magazines, experimentation.

Anon
I am inspired by my surroundings, colors, textures, shapes. As well as my own ideas based on
things I enjoy, friends, family.