Artist Reflections | How To Find Inspiration | Part 1

In this video series we are exploring the topic of how and why it’s important to use reference material in your artwork, but how to do it in a way that stays original to you. In Part 1 we look at where to find inspiration, how to find original sources, some places to avoid looking for inspiration and some tips on what to look for.

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[aletabarker]

Right now I’m pretty darn inspired by your back wall! 😊

[g.butterly]

Very happy to see I'm not the only one collecting pictures like a biber wood, to keep under water, knowing that "one day" it might be usefull! 😂 I just fear the day I have to move 🙈😂 It's increadible how many gorgeous things have been created in the past and I'm sometimes moved to tears in museums when I see objects that might be 3000 years old or more or less... but definitly from an other world, and to feel that their beauty has not fade away at all. And I'm allways deeply gratefull for the person who did that and for the luck to be able to meet with this anonymous talent.

[angelagrimes]

Wow! Great presentation. I agree that Pinterest is not the place to get inspiration for one’s art. Oh, lol, I am addicted to it but I find that often whilst I am scrolling and pinning I develop a sense of lack in my own artistic abilities. The negative ruminations begin and it’s time to shut it down for the day. So I love the idea of the digital search in museums etc. brilliant! And don’t forget one’s own photos taken on trips or while out and about. I have been on trips and been inspired by a scene or an image or whatever and have loads of photos from which building my own creative endeavors. However, I am still growing my sense of self with my art and have not quite plunged ahead in a regular practice in order to see progress. At least not yet. Thank you for this presentation! I will watch part 2!

[bevrobinson]

Excellent video. I have been a designer for more than 30 years, and although I have used all the inspiration methods you described in the past, I had forgotten, I had also fallen into the instagram, Pinterest hamster wheel. So thank you for pulling me out of a rut.

[lizziemclean]

Love it Eppie, thank you! Please never feel silly talking to the camera - it feels just like you’re talking to me!! So useful 😊

[teritjs]

Thank you so very much for sharing!😊 Can’t wait for part two. 🙏🏾

[dianecooke]

What a brilliant inspiring video. So much information and great ideas. you have helped me so much here with this video. I see so many images that I find inspiring but have been feeling like I would be cheating to take the idea and as you say stop right at the beginning of the process. I'm laid up with a very painful knee replacement at the moment and you have just inspired me to start looking in exciting places for inspiration. Love your work and your utube videos, you are a breath of fresh air and generous and I than you so much. Cannot wait for part 2. I hope you had a good holiday too x

[mele]

I absolutely loved this video! Thanks for all of these wonderful suggestions and helping people to get off of social media and digging into books and archives. So great! ❤

[tiggywinkle]

Bloody hell you're good! So much information clearly presented in 20 minutes - for free! Seriously one of the best videos I've seen on "inspiration". Thank you. Also loving your work. Edit : I've just visited your website and now I'm even more blown away to see that you haven't come to this through an art degree and started your stitching career such a short time ago leaving the corporate world of finance! Wow! Insane!

[adrianaelliott]

I'm a minimalist and an artist. Collecting things isn't my thing. Maybe taking pictures is the best idea. I also borrow books from my local library. Lovely video!

[sharongillesp]

I take screenshots of movie reviews because the streaming services won’t allow screenshots. Sometimes it’s simply the pallet or the scenery I want to capture.

[leandrajegerlehner]

Such a great video. So many great ideas 👍🏻

[susanvoth]

I just discovered this channel, and I have to say that I quite like it. My morning routine is make coffee, read a bit, write in my journal, listen to some kind of informative program while doing yoga. Eppie, your channel is the perfect accompaniment for yoga - listening without having to look. I watched How To Find Inspiration, Part 1 this morning and will watch Part 2 tomorrow. I will also share with my creative friends (we are quilters and are always looking for inspiration). Thank you for sharing and have a lovely day.

[vbiosfera]

❤❤❤ Just inspiring to watch this.. I keep finding reasons to go to second hand bookstores.. 😅

[juliawilbey]

Loved the video! Thank you! I love old children’s books and fairy tale books for inspiration, plus I’m a sucker for old stamps and postcards and even coins. We love snooping around in museums and antique shops.

[jadecosper]

Thank-you! Wonderful video. I collect so many images and have been inspired by some small catalogs that used to be sent by a clothing/housewares company. Not for the items they were selling, but for the background wall colors/textures/imagery. I remember one person commenting about why did I keep "so much junk, so much paper" they didn't understand what I saw. I do need a better organizing system. Great ideas!

[christinemoss]

Love this, I work in mosaics and watercolor painting and I love to look at textiles for inspiration. I’ve also been obsessed with Persian and Indian miniatures since high school. So glad to have found your channel.

[sigrunasa]

Enjoying your enthusiasm for opening to us many great ways for inspiration! Just stumbled on your channel today, you got a new subscriber looking forward for more. My art is embroidery and painting and the inspiration comes for example from visiting libraries at art schools, taking pictures of all kinds of design in nature itself, going to stores for some specialties like for cake decorations, woodworking and jewelry makers, looking at tools, products, books, colors, materials and just getting very curious there.

[flyingcolors]

So inspiring, so generous, so smart, so fresh. THANK YOU. 🐉

[vanessaisom]

I really enjoyed this inspiring video. I keep scrap books of snippets of designs i see in magazines. It might be a background piece of wallpaper or a cushion cover. It might be just how certain colours together catch my eye, but they build up a library of ideas for me to use at a later date. I also look at children's books. The more childlike illustrations the better. Really looking forward to part two. Thank you for these videos.