Posts Tagged With Inspiration
Your Kid’s Art = My Inspiration (part 1)
Send me your kid’s art and I will make something out of it! Or send me your own kid-inspired creation…
by Gianna, Age 3
Inspired This:
by Chris Collins
Curator
chris@nonsensesociety.com
We Love Your Creativity #4 – Design
Need a quick fix of inspiration?! Instant Inspiration is a series that recognizes some of the best work floating out there on the internet. These works have inspired us and will hopefully inspire you too! Remember, all rights to works posted on The Nonsense Society are reserved by the controlling rightholder(s). Click on each image to see the source.
Today’s inspiration: Design!
The internet is the best way to get inspired for a design project, so here you go!
We Love Your Creativity #3
Need a quick fix of inspiration?! This is a series that recognizes some of the best work floating out there on the internet. These works have inspired us and will hopefully inspire you too! Remember, all rights to works posted on The Nonsense Society are reserved by the controlling rightholder(s). Click on each image to see the source.
We Love Your Creativity #2
Need a quick fix of inspiration?! This is a series that recognizes some of the best artists and work floating out there on the internet. These works have inspired us and will hopefully inspire you too! Remember, all rights to works posted on The Nonsense Society are reserved by the controlling rightholder(s). Click on each image to see the source.
We Love Your Creativity #1
Need a quick fix of inspiration?! This is a series that recognizes some of the best work floating out there on the internet. These works have inspired us and will hopefully inspire you too! Remember, all rights to works posted on the Nonsense Society are reserved by the controlling rightholder(s). Click on each image to see the source.
Inspiration Playlist + How I Started Winning
“Civilization had too many rules for me, so I did my best to rewrite them.” – Bill Cosby
In the past year I have seen my life transform from one of misery and settling to one of excitement and opportunity. Something happened inside my brain that caused me to turn everything around and start winning. Every day brings something new. In 2004 I was hospitalized after attempting suicide. I used to try and please everyone except myself. I used to struggle to be something I am not. I listened to countless “important” people tell me my ideas were awful and that I had to choose one thing to be good at. That only prompted me to drop out of school, do all the things I wanted to do, and start being happy. By doing what I was most scared of (and what I previously thought was giving up) I have been able to achieve the following in a short period of time:
The Best Eyes on the Internet
When I started this site I wanted to find art and artists who inspire me and take my breath away. That’s what the Nonsense Society is all about. I decided to put this post together as an inspiration for the society. It is important to learn from the work of others. I constantly find myself inspired and wowed by eyes. Here are some of the best examples of photography featuring eyes that I could find. You’ll notice that there is something about each shot that grabs you. The eyes are what make each picture. It’s easy to take a pretty picture of an eye – but not like this:
How to Live a Creative Life and Succeed
So you are an artist? Musician? Poet? Mad scientist? Whatever. It doesn’t really matter. You deserve the chance to live a creative life, succeed, and be happy (because that’s important, I promise). Obviously creativity is not about money, fame, or success. However, I would love to see every artist in the Nonsense Society live off their passion. This article will help you get there.
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.” – Gandalf the Grey
So how do you succeed? You need to know how to deal with people. You need to learn how to portray an attitude that attracts opportunity. In this particular article, I’d like to refer to one of my favorite books of all time: How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie. The book has long been considered one of the best self-help books ever written. Unfortunately, it is often marketed as a book for businesspeople. In reality, it can help anyone. I am writing this article as a supplementary resource geared toward you creative-types. I have picked several chapter titles’ in the book to talk about.
Don’t criticize, condemn or complain.
Stop complaining. Don’t complain about your life, your art, or anybody else. The most impressive people I have ever met are the most self-assured and accepting people.
“I am a leaf on the wind, watch how I soar.” – Wash, Serenity
The less you complain about circumstances and people, the less people will complain about you. If you are an artist (of any kind) you know how much criticism can hurt. React to this by simply not participating in it. People tell me I sucks all the time! For a while I tried to argue back, but it never made me feel good. You will find that by letting go, you feel great (and other people will see you as great).
“I will speak ill of no man… and speak all the good I know of everybody.” – Benjamin Franklin
Various Artistic Interpretations of Santa Claus
Happy Holidays! To get my festive juices flowing I decided to scrounge the internet for Santa-themed artwork. Here’s what I found. Props to the artists responsible for these pieces and Merry Christmas!
Inspiring, Creative, & Artistic Examples of Web Design
A collection of well designed websites for your inspiration and enjoyment.
Elderly in Photography
After the recent popularity of Women in Photography I was approached with many complaints that the collection only showcased photographs of young, skinny, white women. This was distressing to me because I believe there is beauty in all people. Therefore I was inspired to search the internet and find more examples of extraordinary photographers and photographs. I would like to share some of the best images I found of elderly people and promote the photographers who took them. Please share any more photographers or photographs in the comments.
Women in Photography
The following is an showcase of portrait photography featuring women. Both the photographers and models are inspiring. It is not easy to create captivating photos like these. Top 5 things to learn from these photos: lighting, color, framing, background, and overall creativity.
An Interview With Fábio Sasso
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Fábio Sasso. He is a graphic designer, web-designer, and creator of the awesome design blog Abduzeedo (you might have heard of it). If you haven’t heard of Abduzeedo, you need to check it out. It’s an incredible resource for getting inspired and learning about design. In fact, Abduzeedo consistently acts as an inspiration for us at the Nonsense Society. Besides his business, Fábio is just a super nice guy. What strikes me about Fábio is that he never tried to make Abduzeedo a huge thing. It kinda just happened because he was doing what he loved. Everything he did you can do right now. Keep reading to find out how he created his own success.
Musical Art
In my opinion, music is the single most inspirational thing on the planet. Wouldn’t you agree? See how some of the most popular artists and photographers on the internet have been influenced by music and how they depict it to the world.
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Textual Logos – Is Simple Better?
Is simple better? In this case I say yes. I am definitely guilty of making a super-intricate logo or piece of art. The more complex, the better, right? Unfortunately, that’s not how it works. This collection of logos contains some amazing work where the logo is just the name of the company. Some are very creative, but none are over the top. It takes some guts and vision for a graphic designer to realize that simple is better. I have to admit that when I browse through logos I find that the simple ones almost always catch my eye. The following are good-looking, not overwhelming, and still turn heads. What can you learn from them?
The Best Break Up Songs of All Time
We have all been there. Left stranded with a broken heart. Music is often the greatest escape. This compilation showcases some of the best lyrics and recordings from people feeling the pain. Whether you are there now or have been there in the past, these songs will make your heart break and your soul ache.
Attractive and Inspiring Liquor Labels
Product design is fascinating and important for designers AND artists to pay attention to. This collection of liquor labels showcases some eye-catching examples. What makes them so intriguing to look at? Pay particular attention to the typography, patterns, colors, and creative designs. We can all learn from these. They are not just bottles. Open your eyes.
