I sit daily at my huge, awkward, and beloved 1970's art desk and stare out the window at serene beauty. Birds in spring chirping, chasing and mating, followed soon after by the sounds of hatching chicks. Gorgeous layers of trees, colors on colors, textures meeting sky, the sky itself changing every moment. Oh, and the bright blue tennis court isn't even an eyesore.
It's inspiring really, though the mess that sits below these hands isn't a combination of watercolors, inks, acrylics and pencil shavings. My fingers aren't covered in charcoal and my room doesn't reek with the metallic fragrance of hot glue. Nope. My desk is littered with makeup and headphones and mugs ripe with coffee. Sparkling powders and hordes of nail polish in similar shades of red. My creativity being buried by the mundane. The hurry of the daily routine suffocating my 'Me Time.'
As my addiction for things such as Twitter & Facebook grow, I begin to realize that I'm observing life more than I'm partaking. Sure I have my friends and my fun, and surely this gal knows how to party, but at the end of the day what is there to show for a great round of beer pong besides a bunch of dirty red solo cups and an easy buzz? I miss the high of creation: The finished product that comes with a sore neck, dry eyes, dirty nails and a sigh of self gratitude in a job well done.
I heavily admire those I see do, do, doing. They make me feel like a sloth... which at this point is a good thing.
If you're on twitter, I feel like you should know who Jesse Barrera is. Not only does he update like a crazy person, but he gets down to business while he's there. He surrounds himself with musicians and creative friends, who like himself, are always striving to create and show passion in what they do. He facebooks, tumbles, twitters, myspaces and more and still finds time to back it all with talent. His music is inspiring, and rich and full of soul and he never ceases to amaze me. If your hands don't suddenly want to learn guitar, your lungs don't want to belt out a verse, or mind doesn't see imagery fit for a painting... you'll at least want to fall in love.
I currently have "I Never Said That It Was Easy" on repeat. I'm pretty sure the lyrics are ingrained in the wood of my computer desk.
http://www.jessebarrera.com/
http://twitter.com/jessebarrera
http://www.myspace.com/jessebarreramusic
Another talented artist that I've been lucky enough to know over the years is Brian Ewing. I used to show him silly little doodles that I had been editing for hours and he'd take the time out of his own busy day to let me know what was up. Like... really let me know. His lines are clean, and his work is rich and my scrawled young girl feelings as an art school drop out were incomplete at best. He made me want to be better.
These days his whole world is an explosion of STUFF. Happenings in the world of Brian Ewing show what hard work and a somewhat hermit-like devotion to your craft can get you. Watches, Tee shirts, Posters, Book Releases, Skate Decks, Album Art, and a sweet lil cult following ta' boot. If you don't know who Brian Ewing is, you've missed out and you're in for a treat. You'll want to redo you're whole apartment with framed prints from your favorite bands and the talented Mr. Ewing.
http://twitter.com/BRIAN_EWING
In fact... thinking back now, my two inspirations have met. At a small apartment "slumber party" years ago when Jesse was just a fresh faced youngster in the band My American Heart, and Brian was not only designing for Vans Warped Tour, but actually dealing with the crowds, the dust, and the noise by making appearances and signing the crap outta some posters. Oh, this revelation makes me giggle so.
Music and Art, I love you so. Thanks for the kick in the pants to help me create. The rest of the world wants to party, but my old art desk is tugging at my heartstrings. Wonderful, beautiful things are in my near future. This time I promise to keep you posted. Whoever you are.
In the meantime, I'd love to see some of your inspirations!
annaxmalina
origamiaround
jacobvanloon
stormborns
andulkaphoto
baratheonpilled
germansingergirl
2087
turnnoffyourmind
dailybridgerton
kianamaiart