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Try collecting pictures you love or posters of artists who's work you admire and aspire to.
When I have a block or don't know what to do for my next project I just look at my collection of pictures and that always gets me motivated, guaranteed!

 

Below are a collection of my fav pictures..

This poster is on my wall.. it reminds me to loosen up and don't be afraid to use color and plenty of paint!

The Starry Night, 1889

Vincent Van Gogh

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Even ordinary things like a bed are great subjects.. you can try to simplify the details and the palette!

Master Bedroom

Andrew Wyeth

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Flowers are my favorite subject to paint.. partly because no one can tell you it doesn't look like a flower and you can use so many beautiful colors.

Glass with Four Tulips

Ambrosius Bosschaert I

I can't draw people, but when I see this drawing by Leonardo da Vinci it always makes me want to try!

Female head (La Scapiglia...

Leonardo da Vinci

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Love the drapery..

The Shrine

John Waterhouse

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Did you catch the movie Girl with the Pearl Earring? Really nice, Beautiful lighting and imagery, just like the painting itself.

Girl with a Pearl Earring

Jan Vermeer

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