Inspiration!

Not only am I going to talk about my muses, lack of inspiration and how to summon it, but i'm also going to mention the items that help me create.

Sometimes I think that what we recognize as negatives could also be positives. All of us are jam-packed with so much creativity just ready to erupt. Beautiful things can be created if we don’t let our personal obstacles stand in our way.

There is more than one way that makes my creativity flow. Here are some ideas, and pictures of what gave me my inspiration and the jewellery piece I made. It can be just by seeing:

• A view of nature. The simplest of scenes can give you the greatest ideas.

• Other art forms.

• A scattering of beads on my work table. (Boring but effective!) 

 

• The interior design of a certain room or a piece of furniture.

 

And here are some tips for being more creative:

• Get off your behind and experience life! Sights, smells and sounds are definately a great way to boost your creativity and imagination.
  
•  Maintain a daily ritual or pattern. Certain changes can be a sure way to leave you blank.
  
• Right before turning in, jot down a list of all the things you need to accomplish. That way when you lay your head on your pillow you have a clear head and can get your needed rest.
  
•  Keep sketch books and always keep them at arms length! As soon as you have an idea just jot it down. Don’t take a leap and leave it out there cause personally i’d just forget it.
  
•  Creativity is like a muscle that you need to flex regularly. So just practice, practice and practice some more.
  

We all go through spells of losing our spark and that’s definately when I feel like i’m lost in limbo and creatively stuck. Since I first started my jewelry business, I’ve had at least 3 major spells of completely losing motivation to make jewellery.

Most of this has been due to burnout - I tend to take on too much, winding up overwhelmed, exhausted, and needing a serious relaxing get away.And another cause of losing motivation is when personal issues seem to be keeping us from getting where we want to be.

I definately want to hear what all of you artists out there think about inspiration and all that is to you. So, come on fellow bloggers, just post a comment!