Drawing from Inspiration

Ok with a lot of worked underway and plans being drawn up for a new portfolio its important to me to remember what inspires me, this will motivate me when i need it but also may help to convey my personality and generate ideas in my work. I recommend everybody put down  on paper or blog something like this to establish what they like, this can help in times when your stuck for inspiration or motivation but may also create new ideas and directions for your work and possibly career.

Comics and graphic Novels (Marvel, 2000AD, Dark Horse)

I have always loved comics from an early age, first it was the cool artwork that gripped me and as I matured I developed a hunger for the narrative, good lay out and action scenes even developing my own comics.

Movies (Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy)

There are a lot of cool movies out that l love and are a visual feast but i always remember those original cult movies that inspired me in my childhood and in some way led me to this point now.

Animation and Anime (He-man, Princess Monoke, Disney)

Somethings about animation that draws out the imagination more than film, possibly because there is no limit to what ideas you can realise through it, if it wasn't for games, i'd be going for the animation industry.

Mythology (Norse, Irish and Classic)

I have always loved history and cultures and the myths they have, drawing from the past is important to me but it also reminds me that artists and storytellers have been using their imagination since mankind began.

Getting Out! (Musuems, Parks, Galleries)

These are some pictures I took while in London, I always like to grab a camera and go out, capture nature, buildings and people. I also bring a sketchpad, I believe that this is where original ideas come from.

And Games...of course! (retro, favourites, recent releases)

Games have always been the biggest driving force in what inspires me, since my childhood they have captured my imagination with snes and mega drive releases along with pc titles from the 90s. I have always had firm favourites and series that I followed, games which led me on to newer polished next gen titles. The interactive experience in narrative, the gorgeous art, the cool ideas and the fun of playing cemented them into my ideas for my own career and what i wanted to do with my life. I believe that games have given me a lot by feeding my imagination and giving me inspiration, it is my goal to put into games what i have received from them and in turn inspire future generations. I will develop a lot more in my ideas for games and what makes me passionate about them, including my favourites old and new and whats ahead in future blogs.