What inspires you?

Question

If you write, play an instrument, make music, do artwork... what inspires you? I write and do artwork, and I'm in the middle of a writer's block and (believe it or not) and art "block." I can't come up with anything I want to express. So I'm trying to get inspiration. What inspires you???

Answer 1

draw/paint a representation of your "block". maybe an actual block, though thats not that original. something creative that portrays your frustration and predicament. maybe this would be a good idea to warm you up or just get something material down, and possibly will help it pass when it is out on paper, maybe as much out of your system.

but that very well may just be rubbish...

Answer 2

art work, music, sometimes i put on classical music and draw what comes to mind.

Blocks usually happen when you are trying to make something brilliant when all you need to do is enjoy yourself.

Answer 3

Silence is golden. I think alot of people hate to be still cause they get angry or anxious but these are the feelings we are not allowing to come to the surface so it you can take it & put them into words you will have found you inspiration but it also could be joy for feelings we have surpressed are all there.

Answer 4

-listening to music and actually listening to the lyrics, and getting the meaning behind the melody

-beautiful things... flowers, the sky, clouds, people, animals... etc

-other people's work, and the drive to get better

-experiences

Answer 5

Going out in a clear night sky, and breathing in some fresh air :]

Answer 6

Poetry, actually that just stimulates my mind, Philosophy, Playing the Violin.

Answer 7

whatever i fell like doing. i love to draw myself.

i see drawing and artwork other artists do. then i try to out art them. it's like a competition between me and the art. and it works for me

Answer 8

everytime i club a seal its music to my ears, and i right down that music and play it on the guitar

Answer 9

Being a mother, my daughter has inspired me to go to college, and I'm currently going for my Associates Degree in Civil Engineering!! She has inspired me to become a better person for my self, and to be able to take care of her and teach her to become a good person when she grows up!! I'm no different than any other good parent out there!!

Answer 10

usually it is like minded people. I try to surround myself with what i feel i am lacking. maybe go to a poetry reading or an art gallery it might help.   Nature rocks too!

Answer 11

s*x

Answer 12

Sometimes I stumble on a song of a genre I usually don't listen to often, for me that'd be indie or the oldies and the juices start flowing as I listen. Other times I'll look at a picture and try and imagine a scenario taking place within the image, like when I saw a couple standing under and umbrella during the downpour in a city. I ended up writing about how a woman from afar without an umbrella was asking in her mind if there was room for her there, where the pretty girls go.

It's kinda' weird but I'm always looking around for anything and everything...simple or complex...a lot actually inspires me.

Answer 13

nature or family.

Answer 14

I think it might sound SO stupid, but I love looking at forests for inspiration. Try taking a walk in the woods with someone or your pet. Try sitting out there and just listening to birds. It's really relaxing, but it's a good form of inspiration, too. I also listen to music, but a lot of people do that, so... I would try listening to A Fine Frenzy if I were you, some of her songs are on Youtube. Try "Rangers" and "Last of Days." They're super pretty and a big inspiration to me because I love to read and draw. And no, I don't only draw and write about the forest! ;)

Answer 15

If I'm writing, heart break usually. If I'm in love (like now,) I can't think of anything. If I do, it doesn't describe what I'm feeling right, or completely.

If I'm doing artwork, usually music or the people around me.

I know how you feel though, I hope you create something great soon though ! :]

Answer 16

Music inspires me, I listened to rock when I was little, now I'm playing electric guitar and in a band!

I also loved going to school parties with my friends and have a DJ from "The Rose" (radio station), and guess what, I'm also a DJ now.

Things that you like, and really want to do, it will happen.

For example, celebrities, they always say "If you want to do it, do it" or some thing like "If you believe in yourself, you can do whatever you want."

That's what I did and I'm now a DJ and guitarist.

Now my next goal is to become a celeb.

I'm 11 by the way.

Answer 17

well, my goal is to be in the human rights council, and to be an author. To me Holocaust survivors inspire me because they went through such a horror. and i write about them fiction or non fiction, but when i say fiction im not saying the holocaust didnt happen i just make up characters and put them in the setting of the holocaust.

Answer 18

I like to call myself a writer and I listen to music - I get ideas through the lyrics of songs and piece different lyrics from different songs together. Try these:

- Trace Adkins

- Carrie Underwood

- Backstreet Boys

- Nickelback

Answer 19

Helping other people. I know it sounds lame, but it works. I started volunteering at a homeless shelter about 4 years ago and to see the effects on a person's life for the better that I have make writer's block seem like nothing. Also, music helps get me in the creative mood. Try to find something fresh.

When I get writers block, I also drive around and find a new place I never knew about. It gives me a new perspective because it reminds me of how much is out there that is still unknown to me.

Answer 20

Just things in my life or I get ideas from books I read, movies, TV shows, basically anywhere.

Answer 21

weirdos on the street.

Answer 22

Passionate love.

And lemons.

Answer 23

Angst and nature.

Answer 24

Hannah Montana!

Answer 25

nature

Answer 26

Look at your past situations, and change ONE thing about it, and you make a whole new story. Great way to start writing!

Answer 27

I always put 100% and trying to achieve my level best......this is my inspiration.

"Arise! Awake! And stop not till the goal is reached"           may be once or twice you may feel silly but one day, you will see that goals are within your reach.

Answer 28

I love people. Usually it's a certain person and their story that tend to inspire me.

If you are in a block, go to a rest home and put on a performance ( you might want to call them first). You will rejuvenate the people there that have been alone for awhile, and you will find yourself rejuvenated and inspired as well. They have experience and knowledge far beyond your years. They tend to listen to your performance with gratitude and critique with grace and kindness if they feel the need.