An illustrator can find inspiration from almost anywhere whether it being from the use of the imagination or what can be visually seen. Just by being visually aware of the actions of others within the public can trigger an idea or scenario, this is why many artists tend to carry sketch books and note pads to record their ideas by text or image.
Visual memories are also a great source of inspiration, as the visual story has already been mentally written down; from here the artist can recreate these memories into images. Children can also offer a great deal of inspiration as their minds are more open to imagination, allowing the artist to be more creative within their work. An artist is less likely to find inspiration by trying to force it whereas they will often produce a whole lot of nothing, eventually an idea will come to them generating a higher level of meaning.
The use of the internet is popular amongst many illustrators, we as an endless visual library is at your door step. The combination of these methods of inspiration is very creative within itself, allowing endless creativeness.
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