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What methods do you use to inspire creativity for your designs?
I like to listen to soothing music, take a walk, look at nature, or page through style and jewelry magazines when I need a creativity boost. I've heard that some people keep a scrap book of clippings that they page through when they have creative blocks. Any other ideas? This question was inspired by Christina. Great discussion topic!
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Permalink Reply by Susan Buhrman on
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Good topic! When I get "stuck" for an idea - I turn to color for inspiration! I use a website called Colour Lovers (www.colourlovers.com) to scroll through different palettes and patterns and I usually come away with an idea or two for a piece of jewelry or bead/color combination.
Neat site -- give it a looky!
Regards,
Susan Buhrman
Three Eye Studio
Austin, TX
www.3eyestudio.etsy.com
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Permalink Reply by Karen Ferrante on
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That's a great tip Susan! The Colour Lovers website looks like an excellent resource! Thanks for sharing. Here's another color scheme tool that I recently came across http://colorschemedesigner.com/
Have you seen Margie Deeb's book, "The Beader's Color Palette"? A great source for inspiration. I had an opportunity to take a class with her at Beadfest last weekend. She's really a terrific person.
Susan Buhrman said:Good topic! When I get "stuck" for an idea - I turn to color for inspiration! I use a website called Colour Lovers (www.colourlovers.com) to scroll through different palettes and patterns and I usually come away with an idea or two for a piece of jewelry or bead/color combination.
Neat site -- give it a looky!
Regards,
Susan Buhrman
Three Eye Studio
Austin, TX
www.3eyestudio.etsy.com
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Permalink Reply by Bizee Bee Creations on
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For me, inspiration can come from magazines, TV, clothing advertisements, and from customers that frequent the bead shop where I work part time! Sometimes the beads inspire me and sometimes it's just the type of mood I'm in when I sit down to create. The weather and the season can play a big factor too. I enjoy listening to the birds when I have my studio window open...that's peaceful and relaxing for me.
I just re-organized my studio and what bliss it is to walk into it now and know that I can find everything I need!
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