It's been snowing here this week, which I find very exciting - winter is my favourite season mainly because of snow.
I find snow so atmospheric and beautiful, and as a result I have a couple of ideas on the go. There's nothing better than staring up into the darkness to see swirling specks that stretch into oblivion..... Little things often inspire me in the day to day. I keep a notebook on me at all times, so I can jot down random ideas that come to me throughout the day. It can be strange things, like someone's hairstyle, or a streetlamp or even a normal train window. My mind starts experimenting and extrapolating, and spins a story and a scene, and down it goes in the notebook. Often songs can awaken my muse, and then I try to capture that inspired feeling in some frantic scribbles! Many of my ideas don't get used, but I do often look back through my notebook to work on some of my older thoughts, which does sometimes take a while - my handwriting can be hard to decipher! Just seeing the common themes can help if I'm feeling directionless, because it reminds me of the things I enjoy painting, like steampunk and space and portraits. I also have online folders of photos that give me that inspiration spark, which can also be a helpful starting point. I've come to the end of one of my projects this week - my Catch-22 covers. I've posted my more experimental/expressive version today, and I'll post the final one in the next couple of days. Look out for my explanation and analysis of them over the next week or so in my 'About my Work' tab, I'll let you know when it's up. I'd love to here thoughts on your favourite version too, so DM me on Instagram or drop me an email.....
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