Andy Goldsworthy

After reviewing my peers blog entries, I believe that i would have agreed with most in the sense that I would have liked Andy Goldsworthy's view on nature as art. I feel that I would connect with his work and see that he was dedicated. Some of the entries talked of how he appreciated the naturally beauty or sometimes enhanced it by putting his own twist on his own images and ideas. I find that overall, like most artists, he took pride in his work and was a hard worker from the descriptions that the other classmates gave. I feel I would really appreciate and connect with his work.

In response to the question: "What inspires me to be creative?" I would have to say the WORLD! Everything around me can spark and interest. As cliche as it may be, I find that most of my inspiration comes from nature, from the way the sun hits the clouds or the way the sound of the rain hitting your roof top. Driving home, I also find it inspiring and a good song will pop on the radio and the entire mood will change. Overall, the changing world around me, is what inspires me. I want to leave a mark that will help mold it!

I think I am motivated when I see other people's work. I want to go out and translate what they do, in a way that i see it. Sometimes, when I feel that i need change in my life I also feel inspired and motivated to do artistic things to enhance and bring new things to my life.

When I truly feel motivated, my creativity escapes me in so many ways! I love to go to my favorite photography spots. Cleveland has great places that downtown that I love to go to particularly in Ohio City, Little Italy and by the Rock Hall. Sometimes, I will driving and some light will hit the sky a certain way and I will be motivated to pull over and take the picture. I also find writing to be a form of art. When verses pop in my head, i just write them down. I go for walks and like being with people who make me happy. Immersing myself in different types of experiences works best for making my creativity flow!