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Monday, August 16, 2010

Inspiration Fest

One way I find inspiration is by going to art festivals. I love outdoor events that pulse with art, music, and dance. It's a plus when you're surrounded by nature and plenty of working artists or performers who are bringing their talents to life right in front of you! I'm heading to the Sawdust Festival this week in Laguna Beach, one of my favorite art festivals. The environment is so inviting. It's funky, established, and filled with plenty of nooks and crannies bursting with inspiration. The art and the artists are amazing in their talent, creative in their displays, and happy; with personalities as colorful as you can imagine.

For me, a day spent at an art fest or a powwow, and the surrounding environment that inspired its beginnings is complete "inspiration immersion!" I come home so full of the creative spirit that I cannot wait to get knee-deep into a project. The heart of the experience--all of that artistic expression and sensory mojo--pulses through my veins and into my project.

Go enjoy a nearby festival, there are plenty to be found year-round, some quite famous, some obscure, yet all with high potential to inspire you. You can search for festivals by region on-line. You might be surprised by what people are willing to celebrate. I encourage you to feed your creative side by absorbing the inspiration that awaits you at a soul-thumping powwow, or the next jazz, art, hot air balloon, or whale festival!

Perhaps I'll see you at Sawdust...

2 comments:

  1. I used to love to go to art festivals! I used to be a face painter, but I did cartoon characters like Scooby Doo, Ninja Turtles, Powerpuff Girls, Bugs Bunny, etc. I'd have a line the whole time!
    When I actually broke stride to take a break, I would roam the stalls and just soak all the color, texture and inspiration in! man! I miss those times... now I work every weekend... : (
    Good memories though! Thanks for the post!
    Lotus

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  2. Hi Lotus, that sounds like a fun reason to work an art fest! I've always wanted to try face painting. Thank you for stopping by and commenting :) Maybe you can sneak in a festival day sometime soon, sounds like you'd be in heaven!

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