What does stimulate artists? Wow, the list is endless. Nature is an endless source of stimulation as well as patterns for design elements. The earth tone hues, dark browns soil colors to dark red clays. Monochromatic greens ranging from chartreuse to forest green. Add in the colors of flowering trees, bulbs, perennials, annual flowers, sunsets, sunrises, body's of water, mountains and clouds. Great colors of wildlife including birds, insects, mammals and all the others. The design elements of this vast base of nature gives us patterns, colors and other elements to play with. Look around you and contemplate how many everyday objects in your home were created through the eyes of an artist. And endless variety of design pattern in linens, clothing, dinnerware, rugs, furniture, etc.
Let us not forget the engineer and architect that designed the monuments, museums, buildings, homes, bridges, machines and machine parts that have produced these elements since the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World.
Many artists are also driven by unique landscapes, historical structures, the sky, the country side, people, personalities, humor, and everyday objects. Artists sometimes find that one idea leads them to another idea and on and on.
Artists are sometimes stimulated by what may be considered the most popular in producing monetary sales at the time. Other artists seem to focus only on what they love to create and only create in their favorite
medium.
Some artists seem to feed off other artists. By that I mean the creativity and enthusiasm of one artist may have a great impact on another creative individual. Like being soul mates, most artists relate to other artists.
Ideas and creative endeavors do lend inspiration to other artists.
Artist usually create in solitude, many in real isolation. The support of other artists helps fuel the individual artist and the community itself.
We know there are many art groups we can join for various reasons. That is one way to connect with other artists. It really depends on the mission of the art organization and your own community. Art and art education should be available and a focus to create a better environment and creative venue for its members.
Following your creative inspiration:
The most important point I am trying to make is to follow your inspiration. If only working on the idea a few minutes each day. You know you are working on a project. Although progress is slow eventually the idea will come to fruition and success is the end result.
One of the most productive times in my artful life was while working on my paintings 1 hour a night, every night, after which I spent 8 + hours a day as an Art Director. I could have spent that time doing many other tasks. That escape into creativity was a stress free daily adventure.
Once we have discovered our creative inner self and have accepted that profound quality so much is possible. You do not have to consider yourself a "professional artist" to create.
Most artists are always in training, practicing and learning.
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Love to all,
Maria L B
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