Sources of Creative Inspiration
I believe there’s a reservoir of creativity that we can all contribute to and draw inspiration from. Here is a running list of creatives I’ve mentioned in depth on this blog. My own work has been inspired by each one.
Have a browse and see if you can find some inspiration here too.
Writers
"When I first read Tiny Beautiful Things, it opened my mind to the power of radical empathy."
““One of my favorite authors, Ryan Holiday, confesses to doing the same thing.”
-Draw Inspiration from Music (upcoming article)
"Langston Hughes’ words about dreams have stuck with me over the years."
"From The Scarlet Letter to Bright Lights, Big City―one of my favorite novels to this day―I saw this incredible ability to express ideas and feelings while immersing the reader in a fascinating story."
Visual Artists
“How did a simple piece of art by a stranger evoke such a meaningful personal experience?”
“These stop me in my tracks. I love the vividness of the colors and the way they evoke thoughts about identity.”
“As I browse through the paintings, a unique feeling is stirred within me: a bright hope clashes with a melancholy nostalgia."
"You walk into a dark room where video footage is projected of oil pumpjacks at work, hidden in unassuming urban spaces…”
“…this unusual piece combining technology and visual aesthetic gave me a sense of peace to watch as it morphed in color, shape, and motion.”
Musicians
This section is coming soon with my upcoming article, Draw Inspiration from Music.