As content creators, in whatever form it takes for you, we
should always be on the lookout for inspiration. There is no shame in hoarding
a folder full of images saved off the internet, a word document full of interesting
articles, or even a physical box full of clippings and snippets.
Being constantly bombarded by so much information makes this
magpie behavior benefit us. Certainly not to plagiarize those things, but to spark
a flurry of our own creative ideas. Tread carefully, but not with shame.
Fortunately there are some platforms that are 'collecting
friendly', in that they provide the ability to save favorites that we like and
give credit to the content creators. DeviantArt hosts a few of my favorites
that I intend to share over a period of time. But I wanted to start off with
the art of Robert Steven Connett (RSConnett).
His gallery is host to the freaky, eerie, and alien,
depicted in oils on canvas. Its not something that can be described, because
viewing these works is its own unique experience. Every piece is intricate and fascinating,
with hidden faces and coils not apparent at first. I've been a silent appreciator of Robert's work for a few years now, and its always exciting to see a new piece.
You can find his entire gallery at http://www.grotesque.com/
and http://rsconnett.deviantart.com/
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