Lately, I have been going through some difficult personal trials, and still the creative thoughts do not stop. In fact, it seems that I have been more productive than ever. Why is that? Well, I suppose there are a lot of factors and I guess that is the way my mind works. Just like some people have a head for numbers (I do not!), some have the head for color, pattern, design etc.
and so on. I believe that repetition and practice have a lot to do with this also. Whenever you work at something (whatever it may be) every single day, it will become easier and inspiration begets itself. I, personally, am inspired by many things; my children, the memory of my mom, colors, nature, music, other artists and designers, my instructors, and the thought of showing and teaching others my work. I am inspired by a challenge. I love to see if I can make something that I've seen just by looking at it. I guess that could be akin to playing music by ear. Anyway those are some of the things that motivate me. You notice that money is not on my list? Well, I am not going to lie. I like the thought of making money. But that in itself does not inspire me. Would I like to earn money from what I do? Absolutely. However, it is not a source of my inspiration. I would draw and color and make stuff for free (done it for years now!) I think that the act of creating something by hand, the process of thinking things through and making something from that thought is inspiring in itself and is, in a sense, priceless.
I am not trying to get all philosophical or anything just some of my deep thoughts....kinda like Jack Handy!! LOL...Hey, I'm blogging! I'm going to keep blogging everyday. Very soon I'm gonna have pics and videos and projects to talk about-in the meantime, y'all get some of my deep thoughts!
Okay, so what inspires you?
:)2u,
Kristen
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