We all get ideas for artworks in different ways. The starting point I mean. I'd love to hear where you get yours. Here are some of the ways in which creativity is awakened. Which of these resonated with you? A brief from a client or a request from a friend A competition or exhibition with a theme A beautiful or meaningful piece of text /poetry An event or a response to an event A word Another artist's work (Some people begin a piece of calligraphy by flipping through Letter Arts Review. I … [Read more...]
Inspiration
Where do you get your inspiration?From looking through Letter Arts Review or art magazines?From visiting art exhibitions?Attending workshops?Going to contemporary art and craft fairs like Art in Action?From blogs?I often find more inspiration is associated arts than in the calligraphy world especially as I am on an eternal quest for originality.I have just joined Oxford Printmakers Co-operative on "probation". I have to do 20 hours with a technician on members' days doing printing of any sort … [Read more...]