Monday, October 12, 2009

Art Here, Design There, Inspiration Everywhere



There are over 6 billion people in this world currently. Somehow, everyone is different. Sure, some believe their personality twin is somewhere out there, but for the most part, we are all individuals in a big melting pot. Every person means even more opinions, tastes, and interests. Everyone is an artist in their own sense, because everyone is inspired by something. Where is inspiration? It is not tangible. It cannot be read or taught. The biggest quality for an artist is that they see some intrigue in something and have the instant courage to use this quality to replicate it. Or, they may see something that reminds them of something else. The process of design begins at inspiration. When a connection to something or someone is inspired, it gives oneself the hope of creating another. Inspiration is like a typical teenage crush. Although this may be the most bizarre comparison, in also may be the simplest to understand because most people have been there and done that. When a young teenage girl crushes on a boy, intrigue develops. She wonders what made her double take at him rather than the next boy over. Curiosity causes the girl to contemplate options as to how she should approach her subject, the boy. Then, she executes a plan, and carries it out. No one knows the end results because life is full of uncertainties that we have to adapt to just like in design and art. But ultimately, the process of thinking begins with just a little inquisitiveness.

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