Images that Inspire

Many artists can place themselves and their creative development based on who they admire(d) and who they aspire(d) to be like at some point in their careers. They can trace back their progress through who and what they were looking at, at a particular moment in their creative development.

As for me, I have always been more inspired by images rather than image makers. An Edward Weston pepper here, an Edward Curtis there, and a William Claxton (RIP) somewhere in between. If I enjoyed a few images by a particular image maker I would go on to delve deeper into what else the creator had to offer. Many times, however, the images that inspired me were from no name photographer or even photo enthusiasts. Magazines, drawings, sketches and even literature, have all been instrumental in my development as an image creator and an image appreciator.

So, what I am attempting to say in 250 words or less (a poor attempt, I know) is that I will attempt to feature various images in the contents of this blog. Perhaps, if you are reading this, the images will inspire you, as they have/are me. Or, (and I shudder at this thought altogether), the images that I post, will help you to understand me better.

Whenever possible, I will attempt to provide the name and a link to the artist whose images I use.

Happy Observing.