Where do I find inspiration? I find it everywhere really but I decided to sit down and go through my photos app. I created these collages out of my photos of things that have been inspiring me.
Top Left is a still life I drew digitally of the tattoo studio I work at. I went through an inspiring still life course from Visual Arts Passage and I spend a bunch of time in the studio. I love the vibes and plants there.
Next going left to right is a Louise Belcher/Ponyo crossover fan art. This is not by me but I saved it because I love Bobs Burgers and Miyazaki. I’m often inspired by animation.
Next is a contemporary sculpture I loved. I’m not much of a sculptor but I love to use them as reference. I love the surrealist elements added to the figure.
Top Right is a screenshot I took of a character I made in a cute app. I didn’t keep the app but liked these two buds.
Middle Row Left is a psychedelic Lisa Simpson. This is also not drawn by me. I love color and psychedelic art.
Next is drawn by me showing how I use some statue references in my art. Being trans is a common theme and always an inspiration to me.
Next is a fan art I drew of Our Flag Means Death. I love those gay pirates.
And on the far right of the middle is another example of reference of statue used. In this case archeological and reconstructed.
And last row on the left is a drawing of one of my cats. I am really inspired by my pets and the pets I get to care for.
Next is a drawing thinking about current global news from Palestine. Current events and news also influence me.
Next is an ai art of Xena as a mosaic. I recently rewatched Xena and I love art history references. Love the mix of campy fantasy sci-fi with myth.
And last on the bottom right is a redraw of an old marker drawing I did. Sometimes I find inspiration by going through my old art and sketchbooks.
Erin M Creates 