Courtney 2/14

This week we are supposed to write about our "seeds of inspiration". I find inspiration in lots of places. Probably the most obvious from previous work is architecture. I love the details, the stairs, the doorways, windows and the spaces these different things create. I love brand new buildings and really old, decayed buildings. I love how the different perspective changes when you move around the structure. I guess that sort of explains a lot of my other inspiration. I am a chronic list maker and planner. I enjoy planning and cooking for a party more than the actual party. I am totally OCD and have anxiety issues if things are not balanced and where they need to be. I like things in sets and things that match. I don't like frilly, extravagant anything. I prefer sturdy structure and neutral colors. I love math and crossword puzzles and watching the history channel. I have been trying to spend time researching new (and old) photographers and artists. And yesterday I finally went on Jen's (last semester student) website. She is inspirational. She is taking a photo of herself every day for a year. Her photos are amazing. And you can see how much better she gets with the passage of time. I am inspire to do something similar. Taking lots and lots of photos is the only way to get better. My challenge is to find subject matter that pulls everything I love together and make it into an interesting photo. I feel like the last couple of semesters have really helped me focus my ideas. And I can't wait to hear Jay Gould speak. I imagine he will be a great inspiration.