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Finding Inspiration: There's a Mouse in my Memory
Inspiration can come from so many places. Sometimes a word or a picture will stir a memory.
As I trace the thread of a memory it often weaves a tapestry in my mind of vivid images, ready to be transformed into art.
A few words triggered such a moment recently when I remembered a favorite childhood book that I’d shared with my children, “Frederick” by Leo Lionni.
I went searching through the bookshelf of children’s books in our home that we'd kept even after the children had outgrown them. I found "Frederick", and began flipping through it.
Next I picked up “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle and paged through the beautiful illustrations. Sometime later I emerged from my journey through “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein, “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak, and “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” by Beatrix Potter.
I was flooded with ideas and inspiration for projects. The experience brought a smile to my face as I realized that the simple little story of Frederick had been an inspiration my life through.
Much like Frederick, I’ve always labored to collect colors and imagery, things that aren’t always tangible but have a value all the same.
What things from your memory inspire you? Have any of them shaped how you value art? Tell us your story in the comments below (now through May 31, 2012), and we'll choose our favorite to win a
Finding Inspiration: There's a Mouse in my Memory
Inspiration can come from so many places. Sometimes a word or a picture will stir a memory.
As I trace the thread of a memory it often weaves a tapestry in my mind of vivid images, ready to be transformed into art.
A few words triggered such a moment recently when I remembered a favorite childhood book that I’d shared with my children, “Frederick†by Leo Lionni.
 I went searching through the bookshelf of children’s books in our home that we'd kept even after the children had outgrown them. I found "Frederick", and began flipping through it.
Next I picked up “The Very Hungry Caterpillar†by Eric Carle and paged through the beautiful illustrations. Sometime later I emerged from my journey through “The Giving Tree†by Shel Silverstein, “Where the Wild Things Are†by Maurice Sendak, and “The Tale of Peter Rabbit†by Beatrix Potter.
I was flooded with ideas and inspiration for projects. The experience brought a smile to my face as I realized that the simple little story of Frederick had been an inspiration my life through.
Much like Frederick, I’ve always labored to collect colors and imagery, things that aren’t always tangible but have a value all the same.
What things from your memory inspire you? Have any of them shaped how you value art? Tell us your story in the comments below (now through May 31, 2012), and we'll choose our favorite to win a
Light Up our Blog Series: Katalin Szabo
Katalin Szabo completed a 9,000 piece jigsaw puzzle about a year ago, and found herself bored by completion. The puzzle lacked the creativity Szabo was seeking. Her husband suggested she learn the art of stained glass and now she's hooked! This was her first stained glass lampshade (we were impressed to say the least).
Szabo says she made all the mistakes possible in the process of making her lamp, but learned a lot in the process!
What did you learn in the process of making your first lamp? Tell us in the comments section below, and on Friday, May 11, we'll pick one person to receive Making Stained Glass Lamps book, complete with full-sized patterns!
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