There are times when me draw blanks when it comes to the
productive process of creating a artwork, either through the lack of
inspiration, passion or imagination. I like to to shoot pictures, when shooting something no matter what, the idea will slowly appear and clear enough to let me complete my job. So I’ve decided to share
some tips that often help me stay out of this problem.
Create a “graveyard” photo album in your smart phone and when you
stumble onto something, some place, or just some other artists idea in
your normal everyday life, capture it with your camera phone then place
it in that album for future reference. Yes, artists often are inspired
by other artists, the key here, is take what you captured and refine it
to your style. If you’re not into iPhones, iPads, or some smart digital device, then
carry a traditional note pad, the kind that fits in your pocket or
pocket book. That note pad not only becomes your analog graveyard file,
but it’s your creative sourcebook, so keep it for creative topics and
ideas only.
Second, Have an open mind about things, not a closed minded attitude. A great
way to look at this is to ask yourself, questions—open-ended questions.
Close-ended questions result in only “yes” or “no” answers while
open-ended questions require an explanation. It’s in these explanations
that you’ll start to form ideas, or photographic concepts. As an
example, don’t ask yourself, “Is the sky blue today,” instead ask
yourself, “How can I change the color or saturation of the sky?”
Feeling tired during this boredom? Then break out your latest
brew of tea or coffee, sometimes that caffeine jolt can do the trick.
And if you don’t drink coffee like me, then Red Bull does wonders,
though I seriously doubt you’ll grow wings, but it will jump start your
day.
Now these are just tips that hopefully will inspire
your creative mind.^^
