Inspiring Art

Get inspired! :-) 

One of the interesting aspects of art is that it stimulates the creativity of those looking at it.
Creativity is not just creating art, but is in all aspects of life, whether you create a family, business or just live your life in a new and inspiring way ...
So I hope you will look at your own life in new ways when viewing my work:

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Great thoughts with a great view ... 

View Mike Dawson's work

With everyone having a digital camera these days and sometimes taking remarkable shots, only the real great photographers are standing out. Mike Dawson is one of those.
His landscapes are just breathtaking!
Somebody told me once that with having such great views it is impossible to think small thoughts and I really like that one! Mike's photography is surely an inspiration for thinking outside the box!
To visit Mike Dawson's gallery go to Imagekind.

Original art techniques. 

View Nicole Marques' work.

Nicole Marques used a very unique combination of different styles which gives this artwork a very fresh and enticing look. Her elegant pen style and excellent use of lighting combine to indeed give us the feeling of rising to the stars ...
You can find more of Nicole's work in her Imagekind gallery: This particular image is called Rising to the stars.
5/2/2009

With a touch of color ... 

View Monica Resinger's work.

No wonder cats are the greatest inspiration not only for artwork, but for anything in life ... They lift your mood, especially if they are so cute as this knor created by Monica Resinger. I really like the feminine touch in the subtle eyelashes and the beautiful use of color. Monica has a very unique style of art, and I invite you to visit her gallery, where she features not only our furry purry friends, but also landscapes, lighthouses and much more! :-)
12/20/2008

Snow as inspiration 

View Pat Abbott's work.

The looks of snow can be very magical indeed. One of my favorite photographers is Pat Abbott, who took this fantastic shot of seagulls in the snow. As we usually see seagulls near the ocean, this is a very original work, with a stunning composition. Looking at this picture, I wish I could fly ... :-)
To buy this picture go to Pat's Artwanted Gallery.
12/18/2008

A new look at the environment 

View Jude Maceren's art.

Some landscapes are just enchanting, taking you into an entirely different world, yet being so familiar as to give you a comfortable feel. This beautiful landscape created by Jude Maceren is a true masterpiece, having everything to draw you in ... you can almost hear the ocean and smell the beautiful flowers ...
Dreaming about the good life ...
To see more of Jude's art visit her online gallery.
And don't forget to check out her Knor art ... breathtaking!!!
11/21/2008

Creative style 

View Alma Lee's work.

Cats must be the most inspiring creatures on the planet ... :-) I guess that has to do with their curiosity and the way the always make us smile ... :-)
Alma Lee has done an outstanding job in reflecting the color and joy that our feline friends bring us. Her work has excellent quality and great imagination. A truly inspiring talent!
Visit Alma Lee's gallery at Imagekind!
10/31/2008

What makes you smile? 

View Jim Jafvis' work.

Cats (also known as "knors", "k" pronounced as in "kitchen") are always good for a laugh ... :-)
When a photograph or artwork makes you smile or laugh, it has accomplished a lot ... it brightens the day! :-)
When I saw this picture by Jim Jafvis, it for sure left me with a big grin on my face! Such a great capture of the curiosity of Knor! I also like the interesting perspective and creativity of the shot. To find more inspiration, check out Jim Jafvis'entire gallery!
10/19/2008

Vision as Inspiration 

View Kendall Eutemey's work.

A skyline always invokes many feelings in me when I look at it. I cannot help but imagine the lives of all those people living in these buildings and the endless opportunities that live in towns. Like one big creative engine ...
This picture is also striking in the lighting and colors ... an inspiring time of day, capturing that special feel when a day ends and a night begins ...
View more of Kendal Eutemey's great photography at Imagekind.
10/13/2008

On wings ... 

View Jessica Rose's work.

Butterflies are a very powerful image. It is known from the concentration camps in Germany that children drew butterflies on the wall. Also people in coma seem to have a relationship with the image of a butterfly. They appear to be the symbol of living without a body, of being free ... Jessica Rose has captures a lot of different species of butterflies on her camera, one image even more stunning than the other ... There is so much beauty in this physical world ...
To see more of Jessica's inspiring work view her Artwanted gallery.
9/16/2008

Lighting is everything! 

View Joanne Mannell's work.

Light is important in every respect, whether it is the amount of sunshine we are getting over a period of time or the light we shed on situations in our life: without it we would not be able to live and grow! In the world of art the use of light can create magic, like in this watercolor by Joanne Mannell. What makes this work especially very beautiful is the use of color as well: the combination of the warm yellow with the cool blue and grey tones, is just extraordinary.
View more of Joanne's work in her Imagekind gallery
9/2/2008

The Charm of Aging ... :-) 

View David Roman's work.

David Roman created a new art gallery devoted to flowers ... all a joy for the eye!
What I find so particularly appealing about this picture is the stunning beauty of this withering flower ... A new look at ageing and inspiring to think how it can be just dazzling to age! :-) Great subtle details and colors, a wonderful shot!
8/13/2008

Greetings from ... 

View Loredana's work.

While viewing wide landscapes and beautiful scenery, it is very difficult to have small thoughts ... Especially scenes from places you haven't been yourself before, a view can invite you to "think outside the box". Loredana has a beautiful collection of photography from Australia, a heartwarming and delightful vision! To see this image larger or view more of Loredana's work, visit her Artwanted gallery.
8/7/2008

Sensuality as Inspiration 

View Brigitte Hintner's work.

When art gives you the feeling that you are a sensual person, something profound has happened. It has given you a deeper connection with your second chakra, also the center of joy!
This work, called Tango by Brigitte Hintner, does exactly that. It evokes sensuality and creativity and the joy in life! :-) A very skillful and sexy artwork!
To see more work by Brigitte Hintner, visit her gallery at Imagekind.
8/2/2008

In the Flow ... 

View Suzee Corbell's work.

Water is directly related to our emotions and thus images of water are literally "moving" us!
Suzee Corbell has created a very unique artwork with the concept of water. The stylized effect has a very creative feel to it and of course the use of colors is outstanding! There is something special with the color blue: it is soothing and calming, but I think the effect goes deeper and connects us with the flow of life itself ...
To see this work and more art by Suzee, check out her Imagekind gallery.
7/16/2008

The muse at work again! :-) 

View Carrie Hawk's work.

Sometimes I come across the most delightful and awesome art. This time I found a very talented artist who is inspired by my own favorite topic (yes, Knor again! :-))) Carrie Hawk created knors as fairies, as pirates (the naughty side! :-)and also as Bastet, the lovely goddess of knors, healing, dancing and joy ... Carrie added so much detail and has such a great use of colors ... in other words: VERY inspiring! :-)
Also check out Carrie's blog to see the latest work!
7/8/2008

Inspired by new products! 

Flip Mino Camcorders in Anne's Cafepress store.

Lately I have been very inspired by the new Flip Mino Camcorders at Cafepress. Where I usually create art for on the wall or as greeting cards, these camcorders require a different approach. As with everything: form follows function and these camcorders are no exception! So I find myself creating in a different and new way.
Please check them out and let me know what you think!
10/30/2008

Silhouette 

View Kim Cady's work.

Looking at my favorite subject (knors, or sometimes better known as cats :-))) from different angles, adds something new every time. A classical form of art is using shilhouettes and Kim Cady has done such an original and beautiful job on her knor Belle! Belle is beautiful indeed! :-)
The use of strong contrasts can bring clarity and is a very outspoken style. If you have this artwork in your surroundings it can enhance clarity in your thoughts ...
To see this work and other work by Kim Cady, visit her Imagekind Art Gallery.
7/4/2008

Stressie ... a heartwarming knor ... :-) 

View Lucia Stewart's work.

My muse Knor (read: spiritual cat :-))) and I are just so excited about the extensive Stressie Cat series created by Lucia Stewart! She has an endless imagination and Stressie has become such a delightful and attractive character!
What I find especially appealing in this particular one is that Lucia gave Stressie wings ... as in angel-knor ... This is work that always brings a smile ...
View more of Lucia Stewart's work in her gallery at Artwanted.
7/2/2008

Inspiring Colors 

View Robin Mead's work.

Just looking at Robin Mead's work makes me feel happy! :-) Colors can have a very uplifting effect on our mood, and Robin is an expert in the use of color. But also her designs are extraordinary in that they evoke a very warm feeling: vibrant and swinging, like a wonderful holiday ... :-)
This particular work is also nice in that it somehow has a stained glass effect, which makes it very special.
You can see her work at Artwanted.

Talent 

View Sharon Himes' work

With some artworks you can immediately see that who created is, is very talented. I have that with Sharon Himes' work, which I find inspiring because of the obvious combination of skill and talent.
If you have a talent and you work on it ... you get masterpieces! :-)
View more of Sharon's work at Imagekind.

Where is inspiration coming from? 

View Naomi Hodawanus' work

Delving into the mystery of inspiration and trying to find out what it is or where it comes from, I cannot help but going back to these age-old questions like "who is thinking this thought?" Are we picking up inspiration from the aether or does it stem from within? I think this awesome work by Naomi Hodawanus feels like giving us a possible answer to these questions.
As a piece of art I find it very skillful work and radiating a lot of love and tenderness ... Enjoy!
More of Naomi's work at her Imagekind Gallery
5/10/2008

Inspiration from childhood memories 

View Charlotte Rossmann's work.

Art for and through children is usually very colorful and this outstanding artwork by Charlotte Rossmann is no exception. It brings out a joyful feeling and reminds us of the things we used to like as a child. Usually the things we like as a child are very important indicators of where our talents are and also form a basis for what we truly enjoy later in life ... I encourage you to check out all of Charlotte's work since it is very profound and at the same time a source of great inspiration and joy.
4/13/2008

Knors - endless source of inspiration! :-) 

View Susan Herbert's work.

Many artists have a cat as their muse and to me it seems to be because they always bring a smile, uplift our mood and are endlessly curious ... :-)
I found this work by Susan Herbert very skillful and creative and of course ... inspiring! :-)
See more at www.chrisbeetles.com
3/28/2008

Geometrics 

Find harmony in Ann Horn's geometric designs.

There is something in the mathematical construction of buildings that has a relationship with nature, for instance the structure of a leaf on a tree. Everything that is created with a sense of harmony reflects on us, and through resonance stimulates our own harmony ... which then stimulates our own creativity and inspiration.
Ann Horn has a great eye for this, as you can see in this beautiful shot of a building. The reflections of the sky as a referral to space adds to the great energy emanating from this work.
3/24/2008

Angels ... Inspiration from all times and ages ... 

View Mitsuko Kashiwada's work.

One of the most fascinating aspects of art is how the energy in the image can actually influence us and even heal us. Mitsuko Kashiwada created this beautiful painting of Archangel Raphael and just by looking at it, you can feel how it lifts your energy ...
More of Mitsuko's work on her Imagekind gallery
3/10/2008

The effects of a beautiful view ... 

Visit Christopher Holmes' gallery

Someone once said to me about San Francisco: with great views like this, it is impossible to have small thoughts ... And I think there is so much truth in that. A beautiful view expands the mind and lifts the mood. I really like the photography of Christopher Holmes because the topic is great, the perspective awesome and his pictures just have this fantastic mood ... very inspiring! :-)
Visit his Imagekind gallery to see more!
3/8/2008

Inspiration is the name! 

View Sara Deutsch' work.

Sara Deutsch created an artwork called "Inspiration" and I always find her work indeed very inspiring. True inspiration touches something deep inside, that results in joy and creative action, whether in art or in other fields of our lives. I love the depth and excellent use of colors in Sara's work.
You can see more of her beautiful creations on Artwanted
3/2/2008

Just another flower? 

View Mariaan Krog's work.

There is never anything "ordinary" about a flower ... they each have their own characteristics and maybe even personality ... And what is a better way to honor the flowers on our path than creating an artwork that puts them in the spotlight?
I specifically like this rose by Mariaan Krog, because she gave it just that little extra, that makes that you just want to keep looking at it ...
Excellent colors and great effects!
View more of Mariaan's work at her Artwanted Gallery.
2/27/2008

Art can change your home! 

View Buddy Sears' work.

I really love Buddy Sears' art. He has a way of creating ordinary things so that they appear to be in some sort of surreal dimension. Very fascinating and also impressive in how these artworks can influence your everyday reality. It is like his works lift you above your daily life and enable you to see a higher vibration in it ...
And then I haven't even started yet about the colors and composition ...
Please check it out for yourself at Redbubble.
2/21/2008

How abstract can move something inside us 

View the work of Alberto d'Assumpcao

It is quite an art to create an abstract that is compelling and stirs something inside our subconscious mind ... but Alberto d'Assumpcao creates abstracts that you just want to keep looking at. I think there is something in the mathematical way they are structured and the combination of colors that resonates with our own natural frequencies ...
View his work at Artwanted
2/17/2008

Original perspective 

View Savanna Redman's work.

Another example of the great inspiration provided by our furry purry friends! :-)
I really like this work by Savanna Redman.
It has such happy colors and of course you can't beat such a cute knor-face! :-) It also speaks about one of the most interesting qualities in life: curiosity!
Living life playfully is fun ... :-)
2/8/2008

Get inspired by music! 

Listen to John Piper's music.

Although I am mainly a visual artist, I find music to be a great inspiration. John Piper has a website with music and visuals as well. I find it a very lively site and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! :-)
http://www.artimations.com
2/5/2008

Knor at her best! :-) 

View Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen's work.

Knor is of course inspiring millions of people and the result can be stunning, like this work by Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen with a knor in watercolor. I like the wisdom here in Knor's expression and also the recurring blues are very compelling.
Visit Nelly's gallery at Artwanted to see more of her work.
1/29/2008

Watercolor Art 

View Marcel Reynaert's work.

Watercolor is a technique that I do not master and I would like to introduce to you the work of artist Marcel Reynaert who excels in watercolors.
What I particularly like about his work is the excellent use of colors and contrasts as well as great compositions and moods.
It makes me happy to look at it! :-)
Check it out at Artwanted
1/24/2008

The beauty of nature 

View Walter Paul Bebirian's work.

To see all of Walter's work will probably take you days if not longer ... I choose one of his pictures that struck me since it has such a great composition.
And by the way: did you also always look at the clouds as a kid and fantasized they were horses, rabbits or you name it ... ? :-)
Check out Walter's work at Imagekind.
1/14/2008

Thank You! 

View Will Borden's work.

Will Borden is an avid photographer and has an extensive collection of photographs on Imagekind.
I chose this macro of a flower out of many beautiful pictures because it shows so clearly how important it is to see all the beauty around us. If you do not see the simple flowers on your path, how can you be ready for the abundance that life has to offer ... ?
You can find this image here ... maybe a nice gift for Valentine's Day?
1/13/2008