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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Children's art as inspiration 

View Sherry Holder Hunt's work

I had a hard time choosing which of Sherry's designs to feature here, she has so many heartwarming artworks!
Children in the age of 4 or 5 usually have a vivid imagination and the connection to animals and the spirit world is a lot easier than lateron in life. Sherry's work takes you right into this fantasy world, where you can talk with the most interesting beings ... I like the way she worked out her excellent drawings as well as her fabulous use of colors.
You can find more of her work on Sherry Holder Hunt website
11/9/2009

Haze as inspiration 

View Mazz Art Gallery

Landscapes are always fascinating, there is so much to see ... Mazz Art takes it to the next level by creating mesmerizing landscapes with beautiful subtle nuances and great use of colors. Sometimes paintings are more beautiful than reality ... I chose one particular work here (from a vast collection of breathtaking work!) because of the magical atmosphere. The subtle hint of haze makes me feel like I can almost step into another world ... a great achievement from Mazz ...
Visit Mazz Art Gallery to see more of his enchanting work!
10/23/2009

Like a fairy tale ... 

View Carol Groenen's work

Isn't this a world you could dwell in forever?
Carol Groenen has succeeded not only in taking a perfect shot, but also adding that touch of magic, that makes you feel you want to be on the inside ... A picture can be technically perfect, but it is that extra magic that brings life to it. The extraordinary beauty of the colors add to that.
To view more of Carol Groenen's work, visit her online gallery.
10/4/2009

Inspired by reflections ... 

View Iris Greenwell's work.

I had a hard time choosing which of Iris Greenwell's works to feature here, because almost everything she creates is inspiring and gives food for thought.
This work with a stylish tulip is a beautiful artwork and the reflections also reflect back to our selves and thus enhance a deeper connection to what is real.
The peace and stillness in this work is profound.
To see more of her work, visit Iris Greenwell's Online Gallery.
8/29/2009

Inspired by an inner drive ... 

View Roger Bansemer's work.

My blogging friend Sue recently paid a visit to Roger Bansemer's gallery.
I especially like all the art related to water and this one called Low Tide is absolutely fabulous. To me it looks like the boat is longing for the freedom of the ocean, pulling the rope ...
Every time an artwork strikes something deeper and real inside, I call it an inspiring masterpiece ...
7/19/2009

Kool Knor Inspiration! :-) 

View Don Roth's work

I always like to browse cat sites, because my muse Knor always makes me smile ... :-) Today I found a really breathtaking collection of paintings by Don Roth.
All his works are very professional and have great detail and imagination, I just can't keep my eyes of them and had a hard time choosing which one to feature here. If you are planning a holiday you can find your inspiration here: cats always know how to have fun! :-)
Please visit Don Roth's gallery!
7/17/2009

Inspired by a special place. 

View Jerry Downs' work.

Sometimes a location has a special place in your heart. Many people just LOVE the Golden Gate bridge, but I have rarely seen exceptional pictures like this one by Jerry Downs. It has everything to make your heart sing: beautiful color composition, excellent lighting and of course that special magical touch: the moon!
No, you certainly don't need to be a lunatic to appreciate this! :-)
On Jerry Downs' beautiful website you can find a great variety in outstanding photography ... Enjoy and feel inspired ... :-)
7/7/2009

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!
Go visit Mike Dawson's gallery!

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 ... :-)
Here is 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 Will Borden's work here ... maybe a nice gift for Valentine's Day?
1/13/2008