Andy Goldsworthy

From reading a few of my classmates' blog entries, I have learned how dedicated Andy Goldsworthy is. He put so much effort into creating a scene or object for taking a picture when it will just get destroyed shortly after. His scenes are in nature which I think is really cool because i love nature pictures and just being outside. Overall Andy Goldsworthy seems like a dedicated, hard working artist.

Hearing stories about photographers like Andy Goldsworthy inspires me to be creative. He puts so much time into his photographs, and this makes me want to really spend time on my photos, making sure they are just right. Seeing the outcome of his creative photographs and even other students shows me how all the hard work is worth it because the pictures come out looking awesome. The creativeness makes the picture unique and special, so people will never forget it. That is how i want my photographs to be.

Besides from other people's pictures motivating me to be creative. I also think the idea of always having that memory captured so you never forget is motivational. It encourages me to think more about the picture I am taking and think of new creative ways. I take a picture to capture a moment or feeling, and a photograph is always more interesting to look at if it is done so in a creative way. I want to remember a moment with a picture that looks visually appealing which motivates me to be creative. Also in class, you would get a better grade on projects if your photograph is creative, so this motivates me to do my best.

If creativity and motivation escape me, I think it would be a good idea to look up other artists and see what they have done in the past. This can give me inspiration or new ideas for my photos. I can ask fellow students for assistance and their advice. I also think taking a walk outside through nature would really clear my head and give me fresh ideas. I love nature, so I think this would really motivate me because I would want to capture all the beauty I was seeing. If nothing is working to motivate me or think creatively, I think just taking a break and then coming back to the project could help.