The best artworks we create are the ones that are made from inspiring subjects. Drawing the things you love to look at & that make you feel inspired, is the fast track to feeling energized when you draw. As a result, you create drawings you love!
It's a worthy exercise to take a walk in nature and say to yourself, I love ...
...the way the low autumn sunlight slants through the forest, lighting up the last of the colorful leaves.
...the way the rain makes tree trunks look dark, especially against the orange and golden leaves of oaks and hickories.
...the way I can see the burnt sienna tail feathers of the Red-Tailed Hawk when she soars in the bright sunshine.
...the way the wind catches wild cherry leaves and sends them sailing in the blue sky.
...tiny things like little mushrooms growing in a forest of moss.
Your list may vary wildly from mine, but it's worth it to take the time to make your list, even if you simply state it to yourself.
Your list may change over time, so it's worth your time to repeat this exercise.
I encourage you to make a list of the things you love, and then use that list to suggest ideas for artworks when you're looking for inspiration.
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