Summer 2018 Inspiration Lists
By: Hallie MacDonald, The Blank Space Collection
We've asked our summer workshop teachers where they find inspiration, who and what gets their creative juices flowing and we're sharing their top lists with you!
Summer 2018 Reading List:
Art & Fear, by David Bayles
"the perfect book for everyone trying to 'make it' as an artist. It's a best seller among artists of all mediums for a reason."
The Secret Lives of Color, by Kassia St Clair
"not only does this book provide a full history of colors, but its beautiful in its simplicity"
The Kinfolk Entrepreneur, by Nathan Williams
"a behind the scenes look at 40 different creative business owners covering everything from their work/life balance, beautiful photos of their work spaces, and the successes and failures they faced along the way"
Summer 2018 Playlist:
"Thinking About You", by The Big Scary
"Ancient Light", by Allman Brown
"City Swans", by Neko Case
"Make You Sad", by NGHTSWM
"Completely Not Me", by Jenny Lewis
"The Mentronome", by Pinegrove
"Modern Act", by Cloud Nothings
"Naive", by The Kooks
"Cleopatra", by The Lumineers
"Altered Beast", by We Are Scientists
"Satellites", by Grey Season
"The House That Heaven Built", by Japandroids
"Here's Your Future", by The Thermal
"Caveman", by The Lillingtons
Instagram Accounts to Follow:
@olandercoembroidery
"beautifully simplistic hand embroidery"
@petrifiedrainbow
"amazing use of colors"
@georgiatebrake
"unique hand embroidery and fiber art"
@sophianarrett
"INCREDIBLE embroidery artist. She creates full scenes that range in subject matter with amazing detail."
