I was talking with someone recently, and they asked me where I get my inspiration from. This is something that I've discussed lots of times in person, but have never written down. So here, under the influence of an artist-on-a-budget merlot...
Some of the things and people that I find the most inspirational to me are listed here, but more specifically, I think it's so beautiful that there are organic forms in nature that are replicated in the human body, especially the interior of the human body.
Think trees vs. veins...
Or a tree shape in your spleen....
Or maybe the Lena River Delta next to your larynx...
Or an iceberg in your face. Seriously. This is a light,
spongy bone that's at the base of your cranium at the root of your nose.
Or maybe you didn't know you had a
butterfly permanently resting at the base of your skull.
Beth painted this a while ago. I think it's
awesome, and it seemed to fit here, so I'm throwing it in.
There are lots of other things that influence me. Mainly little details, small things. Like bubbles in a drink, or rust on a gate, cracking paint or yellowing pages of an old book. I'm also a texture fiend. I have a shower drain I make a lot of textures with on paintings. I'm horrible in stores. I have to touch everything. Sometimes twice. I just bought a hoodie that's the softest fabric I've ever owned. It's made of a bamboo/cotton blend and was made by designer Michael J. Krell and business owner/entrepreneur Mauro Farinelli.
So, there we go. Details. And I didn't even get to people, but.... another time. I need more wine!
Acknowledgments for this blog entry: Thank you Mr. Adams, Dr. Gray, and Ms. Eisinger. You tickle my heartstrings.
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