First Impressions

creative space Dad and I designed and built--with help.

Who inspires you?
Artists like to talk so esoterically about who influenced their work: Hemmingway, Van Gogh, Beethoven, Lovecraft, whoever.
Or they may deny influences and say they're brilliant all on their own.
There may be some merit to that but if you think about it, we all are influenced by at least two people: our parents. Even if you don't have two or even one, or call some besides biological your parents, psychologically we are influenced by those who donated genetic material to us.
I'm glad my folks are the creative type. Oh, if you ask them, they'll say the aren't artists.
Maybe not an artist proper, but that doesn't mean they aren't imaginative. They imagine and figure and create things. My dad always had books. He does carpentry. My mom is crafty and plays the piano. I remember before church on Sundays sitting by her on the piano bench singing hymns. Some may not call what they make art, but I do. And, it's often useful art: shelves, repairs, blankets, cabinets. And it's fun cute things.
Growing up in a creative home made me want to be creative too.
So, while others have influenced my style, I have to say my first impressions--my first inspirations--came from my parents.
They are inspirational, encouraging, amazing people.

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a few of Mom's crafty ideas.

Electronics Holder designed by Dad.