Inspiration.

2/22/12

You know, sometimes I am in need of inspiration. If anything, I should be meditating at least twice a week with all the tension I create in my own body and mind. I’ve tried yoga, I’ve tried talking, I’ve tried kickboxing, and none of them work. Guess what works for me? Traveling! Being exposed to art and cultures I’ve never seen before and know very little of is when I feel at ease. There, in those moments and places, is when I find my inspiration. Gaining knowledge of how other people live is beyond educational for me. It’s almost as though it becomes a part of me. I can bring that and keep it with me forever. I can use my experiences to create and be a better designer. Learning and being exposed to different methods of art direction in other cultures, allows me to broaden my way of thinking. Instead of constricting myself and saying “no, that’ll never work” to every other concept I create. I have been scared, shy, intimidated to execute some of the concepts I’ve thought of, because I fear people will think they’re ridiculous. Little do I know, every time that happens, someone else thought of the same thing! In the same room, or even in another country! So, traveling is important to me. It serves as an educational experience and everyone should do it if they can!