Where do you find inspiration for projects?

Hi everyone!

I thought it could be nice to help each other out and share our tips on where we find inspiration to get ideas for projects.

I'll go first ..

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Exhibitions - This might be my no.1 source of inspiration... I go to a lot of exhibitions. I just find them very inspiring and it helps me work my creative brain and generate idea.

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Events - Similar to exhibitions I think it is good to keep learning and trying new things. Eventbrite is what I usually use, plus events often have freebies!

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Other student work - At Kingston we have lots of private viewings, exhibitions and showcases of student work. It is nice to see what those in other art subjects are inspired by or creating.

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Talks/guest lectures - I find it really interesting to hear about other peoples journeys or processes.

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Walking around the local area - this is always a great way to clear my brain, I think getting out the library or my room always helps me feel more creative.

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Cinema - Love being able to fully focus and be immersed in a film and think about different concepts and worlds.

Feel free to share yours below, can't wait to hear them :smile:

-Grace (Kingston Rep)

Reply 1

reannef

From life events or special interests, looking at artists and how they tell their stories through art and stepping outside to stand in fresh air to think.

Reply 2

Kingston Grace

Official Rep

Original post

by reannef

From life events or special interests, looking at artists and how they tell their stories through art and stepping outside to stand in fresh air to think.

Hi @reannef

Thanks for sharing!

Stepping outside is definitely an important one for me too :smile:

-Grace (Kingston Rep)

Reply 3

aspalax

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

I'm a big fan of life drawing sessions/classes - i'm lucky enough to have a local group and speaking to other artists, often people working in various artistic disciplines professionally as well as students/hobbiests is really inspiring and great for making friends and connections :smile:

Reply 4

Kingston Grace

Official Rep

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by aspalax