Artists and designers look for inspiration to use as a starting point for their creative projects. Many artists and designers find inspiration in the work of others.
It can be difficult to decide how to start an art or design project because there are so many things to consider. You will need to think about the following:
genreA category in expressive art that relates to subject matter. Examples include still life, portraiture, figure composition, fantasy and imagination, landscape, the build environment.
- what type of subject will you choose, eg portrait, landscape, still life?
design area - what type of design problem will you work on, eg architecture, graphic communication, textile?
themeA topic selected for artistic representation. Themes are open to different interpretations and relate to what the piece is about rather than the specific things it shows.
- will your work show a personal interest, a social issue, a particular emotion?
artists and designers - what can you learn from the creativity, ideas and techniques of others?