Inspired by Nature and keeping it all simple!

Inspired by Nature and keeping it all simple!

I am one of those artists and art journal individuals inspired by simple pleasures :-) It can be as spectacular as our recent art show location near Boone, NC or the light bouncing off a hanging basket of flowers on my front porch.

My husband absorbing the wildflowers on top of an NC Mountain

An art or travel journal is supposed to be fun! It is not all about new techniques or the latest fad.  Make your journal as creative as YOU want to make it.

There are so many magazines now out there with a gazillion "do this" to be creative articles that it is easy to be overwhelmed. Remember that most of the authors are paid to come with new ideas! Do what comes naturally and creatively to you.  If a new method or idea "despires" instead of "inspires" then
wait for another day!

Traveling light-markers, white crayon, couple of brushes and water bottle! 

Often while traveling your supplies are limited by what can be easily carried and used. Stick with the basics and keep it simple!

 

Carry a camera (this from my cell phone) to catch a moment, then enjoy being in the moment!

 

FInding your motivation

The light from a window

misty morning view at the B & B

Sunset on the Chesapeake

Rejuvenation and inspiration !

People are always asking me "How do you get your inspiration?" and often I have to think about it because it is not usually some amazing POP that comes to mind. 

It is more of a moment, a day or an afternoon of either a new location or catching the light from something familiar.

A recent trip to the Chesapeake and a stay at the Inn at Tabbs Creek B & B sparked not only a feeling of relaxation but the tell tale feelings of inspiration! Creativity or "ideas" can strike in a moment or accumulate.

 It is a subtle excitement that recharges something within the creative person's inner being. It is that same feeling that comes when you are on a hidden trail and wanting to see what is around the next bend :-)

 Everyone has creative moments.....but not all people take advantage of them!

Find what sparks your creativity for painting, writing, for music.....for your own enjoyment.

And then USE that inspiration as your motivation!  Creative moments are not for hoarding. 

Sunlight on the Iris

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The backlit colors