Search for Articulating Inspiration for everyday and its Items – Sounds too good to be true right? But it isn’t that exciting. .
Have you ever stopped to consider the subtle arches of a ceramic mug or how light twinkles between the leaves of your decorative plant’.
With a small bit of creativity you can turn these lifeless and basic objects into something truly amazing.
Let us now discuss the motivational world of things which is around us in this very post.
It’s all about finding perfection in imperfections and understanding that everything around has a significant amount of art attached to it.
Whenever whenever you broaden your eyesight and widen your mind, it can be your daily task or your house.
Everyday objects as sources of inspiration
What Makes an Object Artistic?
Colors, wires, and brush strokes are not the only things that can be classified as art. It is true that art can include such objects, but let’s take a closer look at what an art really is. Colors, shapes, ideas, even the story behind the object all can be categorized as art. Now let’s take a closer look at the concept of art and how it interacts with us on a deeper level.
Let’s consider a ceramic cup.
On first examination, a ceramic cup can easily be deemed as being completely and utterly dull and boring. But let’s scratch off that surface and try to examine the cup in greater detail, it completely changes when it’s placed delicately against the light, the glaze twitches and CUPS can take on a new story.
Equipment such ___ can muster the creativity within you. I mean, take a sex toy for example, when combined with a bit of imagination, you can get a plethora of ideas.
Even try examining a potted seedling, its bright green leaves and shapes along with its intricate structure can easily provide inspiration for numerous intricate sketches.
Now compare a dining table, one can get inspired simply by staring at it, the scratches on its surface and even the textures, tell a story of bowls and cups scattering around it as food and drinks where being served around the table full of love and warmth. One can feel the energy radiating around from it and unless these memories are captured, they’ll continue to linger around.
Shifts in perspective:
Perspective as a whole shifts everything, it changes the way we perceive things while simultaneously providing new darker dimensions of understanding.
One of my mentors gave me an unforgettable lesson that I will always remember, especially back when I was still in art school.
He bins sketchbooks and pencils and took us on a field trip to a local park.
But then, he prompted us to view the world differently instead of simply drawing what was in front of us.
We sank to our knees, reclined on the ground, and clamored up trees for a different perspective.
I can still remember the time I went temple flat on the ground and focused on a flower bed.
The flowers gave the impression that they were reaching for the sky and the sun transformed the petals into a prism of colors allowing me to see more depth within the singular image creating a pure impression.
For a second, it felt breathtaking.
Never would I have imagined a single item such as a pencil could allow ng unconditional views or approaches to an item and its relevance.
This one skill ensured me that creative inspiration is usually rather obvious and easy to find, and that all we have to do is think outside of the box.
As she searched her grandfathers shed, a close friend of mine discovered an artistic muse in the most unexpected place, a dusty old toolbox which did not seem appealing at first glance.
Rusty tools, unorganized and uncluttered was all that caught her eye.
But rather, an depiction of a series of abstract sculptures began to formulate ideas she had, once she examined it closely.
Ways of Generating Ideas
Observational Abilities: Growing a Vision
Watching people and things is a crucial necessity for any artist.
It doesn’t end with looking; it’s about noticing the bits that other people might miss.
I can’t stress enough how important it is to sharpen your observational skills.
When I was starting out, I would go everywhere with a small sketchbook that I made a point to always have on hand.
So, whether I’m waiting for the bus or sitting in a café, I always reach for the sketchbook and draw anything that grabs my attention.
Sometimes it was a glass of water and sunlight that shaped the reflections, while other times it was the weight of the old bricks in the wall.
Such tiny observation moments deepened me with a whole new view of the environment surrounding me.
In observing daily life, I advise to spend a few minutes each day on enhancing the observational abilities.
Consider concentrating on one object and explaining it in your head.
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Amid a sketchbook, it’s useful putting your ideas and sketches on paper.
This activity will definitely hone your creative sense, which would allow you to locate inspiration in the routine around you.
Mindfulness is yet another of the unstoppable techniques, which is great to find artistic inspiration.
When you feel that your entire attention is engaged, there are always things that you can begin to pay attention to that you would otherwise not focus on.
Interestingly, I had a great realization as I was carrying out one of the most boring chores there can be — cleaning used plates and cups.
On that day, as I do recall quite well, it was the daily chore that bothered me, but then I thought why not just turn the tables and force myself to accept it and do it.
Of other interesting things I discovered the finely detailed patterns on the Chinese ceramics and the beautifully shaped soapy bubbles that I was creating with the dishes while hand scrubbing them.
That activity which at first seemed dull and pointless, turned out to be an incredibly cool little art project.
I accidentally became inspired by the processes that happened when I ‘prepared’ things to be settled.
And quite the opposite, once you learn how to find fun and joy in almost anything, by practicing mindfulness you will be able to foster unexpected sparks of creativity, inspired by the finest things.
One of the most exciting and endless sources of artistic inspiration is the outside world.
The outdoors provide hopes of creativity through the sunlight shades, the coloring of leaves, the different textures of leaves or of branches moving.
One of the things I enjoy the most is.
Sketching while taking a long walk in the park.
I have witness many painters paint landscapes and many photographers zoom in on a simple d dew drop on blades of grass, I’ve seen them take inspiration from nature.
For example, Claude Monet took inspiration from his garden in Giverny, France.
His countless series of water lilies and implications of a japanese bridge displays how entranced he was with the nature surrounding him. Hence, do not underestimate the potential of the outdoors.
Get out of your house and allow the sky to encourage your next creative piece.
Everyday Life: The Stunning Side of the Mundane
If we carve out some time to absorb our daily life, our day to day activities would become a source of endless inspiration.
Most of the time, I get an artistic flow when I am working in the kitchen.
Cutting onions can be a means to check colors, shapes, and even textures for example.
Whether its the tinge of the peppers or the layering of the onions, it makes every step creative.
The same applies to Danny Gregory, writer and artist who encourages people to doodle their life telling us that we can find inspiration in those little things we often overlook.
He would trace his morning coffee, the steamcha rising up from the cup or the illuminant of the light over the toast on his table.
All of these materials can be sufficient to stimulate imagination and stimulate a new artistic work.
Try to visualize this: you go about your normal day to day activities and admire the sheer elegance of these seemingly mundane tasks. It is quite astounding to think how much motivation one can extract from the ordinary.
Conclusion: Above are real life examples of artistic inspiration. Art that is almost synonymous with inspiration.
Case Studies of Famous Artists
When we hear the name Vincent van Gogh or Pablo Picasso one thing come to my mind, their art was some of the best things to ever happen to this world but in the process of changing the art world, they created remarkable pieces after pieces.
What many don’t realize is that these claimed artists sought out inspiration from the commonplace items of the world.
Let’s take Van Gogh’s example.
He is well-known for creating a collection of still-life pieces that has sunflowers, which may be a better focus point than many consider for a garden.
For Van Gogh however, those plants were more than mere vegetation. They represented intense energy and life.
In the artwork named Sunflowers, the yellows and golds flood and jump out of the canvas, hinting at more than the flowers beauty whilst still retaining prominent focus and that is the Ellison’s connection to the flowers.
He was inspired by their elegance, their glamour, and the fact that they were there, so brightening to the rooms in which he painted them.
Then there’s Picasso and a perusal of his everyday life shows he painted an ordinary view of a still life that includes everyday objects providing the subject matter.
In his still life painting, he tried out and later incorporated a real cane strip into the canvas: Still Life with Chair Caning.
The new work challenged rather than conformed with the conventions of traditional still lives, making the work and the object it constituted fusions of fine art and reality.
It is true that Picasso’s style urged his audience to remember that even the most mundane object, such as a chair, has the potential to be transformed into something remarkable through artistic interpretation.
After all, these artists tell us, if only we look through the eyes of an artist, the source of inspiration lurks even in the most commonplace objects.
Collaboration and Community
Art does not exist in a vacuum and sharing with others can also be a source of creativity.
There was a local art workshop, which I attended, where artists of various disciplines came together to exchange methods and ideas.
It was an interesting time as every participant was bursting with energy and imagination.
One artist especially talked about how she was inspired for her recent painting as she was conversing with her childhood friend about toys they used to play with.
That chat made her think and she ended up painting a fiery image of those toys in a different perspective.
Community workshops are extremely helpful in fostering new networks with other artists together with broadening the collective experience.
I have noticed collaborative efforts yielding exceptional outcomes.
As a case in point, one of the communities I reside in was able to join forces and paint a mural that would be an embodiment of their social space.
Each of those artists contributed with their own perspective and together they produced a wonderful creation that honors the community’s multiculturalism.
Such projects often encourage creative explorations, forming new connections for people and their communities in the process.
FAQs
How do I start to look for inspiration with different objects around me?
You should not be more than looking for objects that are within your home especially if you want to get the creative juices flowing.
For instance:
Mugs and Cups: Notice the shapes used, colors and designs that can act as good sources of inspiration.
Houseplants: Pays attention to the shapes of leaves and how they are fashioned.
Kitchen Utensils: The shapes of a spoon and the reel of a whisk are some forms that can be incorporated into your artwork.
Books: The covers as well as textures and even the arrangement of any books can induce further ideas.
Clothing: The colors and fabrics used can give you fashion and material designing ideas.
How do I improve my eyes to recognize the beauty that surrounds me?
With effort, one can become capable of observing beauty, even if it’s small. Here are a couple of suggestions that will help sharpen the eye:
Daily Sketching: Having a portable sketchbook and doodling even the smallest of details can go a long way in enhancing your vision.
Mindful Observation: You can also try to focus on any particular detail, for example, the architecture around you. This will help with determination of what is eye-catching?
Photo Challenges: Utilize your phone to take photos of what you deem really inspiring throughout the day, this activity will help you later discern the beauty in certain items.
Limit Distractions: Interact with your surroundings as this provides the ability to observe and appreciate beauty without being bombarded by any distractions or your phone.
Is it possible to get inspiration from negative experiences or boring tasks?
Definitely! A myriad of life events along the positive and negative spectrum can ignite sparks of inspiration within a person.
For instance, many artists admit to struggling which in many cases is favorable for the result’s creative stages.
In one of the painting exhibitions, one of the artists confessed that the works that upset her the most were those that she had painted when her heart was sore.
She turned the sad feeling into a great image that many people liked.
Also, there are many ideas that are hidden under the guise of tedious mechanics.
Chores such as dishwashing, or gardening can also be seen as helpful in tackling extraneous thoughts and brainstorming for new ones.
Conclusion
While seeking for artistic inspiration, it can be intriguing how beauty can be found in the simplest of things and everyday items.
Whether it’s interpreted through the lives of great artists, the influence of the society, or even through our day-to-day activities, it’s there all around us if we are willing to seek it.
I want to suggest that you get out and observe the world’s surroundings more closely.
You never know what kind of creative revelation you could come up with when looking at the most unusual places so I suggest you try it out.
And please, I’d love to hear your stories!
How have you found creativity in your everyday lives? Share you stories and together we can motivate one another!
