Whither Inspiration?

Really.  Where does inspiration come from?  You know the times when it's absent, or worse, forced?

Last night, I was straightening up when it hit.  It hits like lightening.  It's compelling.  You can't stop and you don't know where you're going.  Maybe you see a bit of it, and you chuckle to yourself, and then, you keep going and going until…..

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This is for Andi's Pocketful.  The page is called Chester's First Success.  Apparently there was, as my children like to say, this dude named Chester.  He wanted to be a children's clothing designer, but no one would give him the time of day.

Finally, Chester designed a dress that was so fabulous he received the critical acclaim and financial rewards he had always desired.

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It ended well.

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That Chester.  What a guy.

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I have no earthly clue where any of it came from.  But it was a compelling force.  At 2:00 am when I finished, it was a bit like coming out of a fugue state.  I put the finishing touches on this morning, but the story told itself.

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5 thoughts on “Whither Inspiration?

  1. Bravo! I love it!
    For me, it’s not so much inspiration that can be a problem. Or the lack thereof. It’s motivation, organization, finding the time the create.
    As a mother of four, with a full-time job, perhaps you would be willing to do a post on “managing time and making art.” It’s an ongoing dilemma with me.
    Have a great weekend!

  2. What a fun time you must have had channeling Chester! It’s a delightful piece.
    Joanne

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