I've been thinking of the creative process lately and what inspires me, so how about you? Answer my poll and share your thoughts on your own creative energy. Where does it come from?
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All of the above, of course!
And television, and what others have done, and memories of things my grandmother and great-grandmother wore, and….
Maybe one of the choices should have been “Life.”
A difficult question! Sometimes it is the raw materials that inspire me – I might look at something and think ‘that will make a great …’. I love to hear how others find inspiration – that’s often inspiring too!
Practically anything can be an inspiration, but my strongest two are nature and music. I also have a lot of creative ideas when I’m in that cusp between waking and sleeping.
I would have to say colorful art is my main inspiration…and then texture.
It’s odd…I have a house that has snow white walls, and very subdued earthy tones as the main pieces of furniture and area rugs, but I use color like a maniac in accessories that contrast and/or complement those earth tones.
There isn’t a wall with more than a square foot that has nothing hanging on it.
I LOVE eye-candy! Everyone who visits comments on the art.
It’s my inspiration.
I think inspiration is EVERYWHERE!
Even when I close my eyes, images roll by and sometimes I have to get up and at least jot them down so I don’t forget.
What would we do without creativity???!!!http://camillescreations.blogspot.com
Such a hard question!…I too am inspired by Life around me and whats happening in my Life! When I’m making personal jewelry items, I try to think of the colors, moods, memories that make that person who they are, and what the meaning is behind the creation…
My sisters and I share a special bond with Snowflakes, which started after our Mother passed away in February 2003. (Theres a whole “back story” behind this!!) Needless to say, every year now for the past 6 years, we have given each other gifts of snowflakes. I made all of us a bracelet to which I make charms for each year. This year on Jan. 11, we lostour beloved Father….So now I have added another special Snowflake charm to our bracelets…!
So creating for me, definatly revolves around the circle of Life…!!
Enjoy creating…Express yourself…!!!