Third Response to the Book "Inspiration"

   First things first I learned that one can't wait for inspiration, but search for it. I noticed that when I wait for something to come to me it takes longer than when I look for it. The inspiration comes from everything we come in contact with any of our senses. The way we normally see an item is not the only way to see it. An example of the kid and a stick that turns into a guitar or sword is a great way to look at the concept. As kids we have our imagination working most of the time. I have heard that the dreams infants or even a fetus has are could be the best dreams anyone will ever have. As we grow old we lose the use of imagination. Most of us as art majors we have that a little more developed than others. But we still need to push our imagination more and imagine/find different uses for items we have or wish to have.

   An idea can come at any moment and in the chapter it says that Eureka can come at any second. But, the thing that called my attention the most is that the moments of revelation come when thinking stops. This is true in my case usually when my brain goes into that DUH stage. When my brain just naturally starts wondering and I have nothing in my head, but at the same time random ideas. I will get one thing clear I do not do drugs other than coffee or tea. There is no need for that my brain is weird as it is.
   Once I finish a project I am happy, but at the same time I notice that what could have been better. I wonder if old painters and sculptors ever thought like this. The book states that when you work hard on a piece the energy used to created will aways be present in the piece. But does that means that if you feel that the piece is perfect? I guess it all depends on the artist.
    Another aspect of this chapter that I liked was about influences. The way one can be influenced by another artists, but you have to learn just to be inspired and make new art of it. But your own art and not make a style of art that is obvious that was someone else's. Basically is ok to look for inspiration in other artists, but make it that just inspiration. Always keep your mind open for new ideas and new inspirations.