Where Do You Find Inspiration?

[SilverVixen]

Here's a new poll, this time its about where you find inspiration. This is an opinion poll, so vote for what you think or like. It's not about what's the best or whatever.

Post any comments about the poll after you vote! biggrin Let us know about your favorite blog, online portfolio, or anywhere else you find inspiration.

Oh yeah, I hope you find SOME inspiration here, in the guild... that's a given. biggrin  

[Thistlebound]

I chose the option of admiring others' work. I usually do it when I get graphic blocked and I take ideas from a lot of different works. I also get sort of inspiration from just doing something over and over and trying anything I can think of. You never know what will work out. 3nodding  

[Paper_Stars]

I can get inspiration from anything if it strikes me. Many times it's a scene from a story I read but I have many epic dreams that are asking to be drawn also (or put into a blog or story). Music is another big one but good stories produce more. I read a lot. 3nodding  

[Koiyuki]

For me, it comes from everywhere. The people I talk to, the games I play, the places I visit, the books I read, and the world around me. Music is most definetely a help in bringing about inspiration. I don't know where the heck I'd be without music, or music videos to spur my creativity.  

[Corition]

Drakness, is the way, am i goth no, emo...no, I just enjoy the dark. because int eh dark your mind runs wild, imagines creatures to which you can almost see. i draw these creatures.  

[Corition]

music helps to, ANGRY music muwahhaaaa. I need to scan some of my stuff.  

[Chisa]

Biggest inspiration for me is definitely looking at work that I admire and wish I could do myself 3nodding

There's a pretty cool DA thing that showcases interesting design work for inspiration http://designersblock.deviantart.com/

CSS ZenGarden is always an awesome source for web design inspiration.  

[Kitten Puff]

I like do do stuff from Tv, Video Games, and Movies. Not all the time, but I do like a lot of thats type of stuff. xD  

[miigiro]

I find a lot of inspiration when I see other people's work, whether it be websites, blogs, paintings, whatever. Also, when I look at professional websites and designs, I get inspired to make more art. Unfortunately, I haven't had the time to do any art because of college and work. Hopefully I get time to do some more graphic art.  

[miksago]

Chisa

Biggest inspiration for me is definitely looking at work that I admire and wish I could do myself 3nodding

There's a pretty cool DA thing that showcases interesting design work for inspiration http://designersblock.deviantart.com/

CSS ZenGarden is always an awesome source for web design inspiration.

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designersBlock is cool, same with designersCOUCH  

[SilverVixen]

Chisa

Biggest inspiration for me is definitely looking at work that I admire and wish I could do myself 3nodding

There's a pretty cool DA thing that showcases interesting design work for inspiration http://designersblock.deviantart.com/

CSS ZenGarden is always an awesome source for web design inspiration.

Wow that DeviantArt page is really cool! I'll have to look at it more.  

[miigiro]

Wow, I just checked out those sites, and they are awsome. biggrin  

[Chisa]

Ooh, DesignersCouch is pretty cool! And all web stuff whee  

[mofoker]

Just about anything gets me inspired, it all depends on how much of what I am looking at sets of that creative "spark". Usually its something that makes me curious about the artist's process through his/her project.

Here are my two most favorite sites that help me stay in touch with what is going on in the design industry, some handy magazines.

Juxtapoz Magazine

ComputerArts Magazine

I enjoyed some of the other links, keep em coming.

Thanks.

Raff  

[Panther Nightwind]

My inspiration comes from just about anything. Lately though, Chisa has been my inspiration. I may not be as good as you yet Chisa but beware....you may have a rival soon *friendly evil laughter* Just kidding......Chisa is my main inspiration at the mo. Just look at her Felixi, they are soooo adorable crying