What inspires you?

I have been considering entering the Artbeads Beading Contest.

Apart from the challenge of creating another competition worthy piece what would be nicer than winning $500.00

to spend at Artbeads,

especially with the US dollar being so great for us Aussies at the moment!

So the big question I have been pondering is:

What inspires me?

I was browsing through my blog enjoying a few old posts when I came across some photographs I had posted which I still find beautiful and inspiring.

 I am sure that when most of us think about what inspires us we say our family and/or friends but unfortunately people are very difficult to incorporate into our beading designs.

Therefore it's not surprising that nature is the next most popular source of inspiration!

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Sunflowers in our garden

I love the spiral effect in the centre of the flower, which makes me dizzy if I stare at it for too long! How cool is it that the seeds just grow like that naturally!

A Flame Tree in a local park

I still remember how blindingly bright the red flowers were on this stunning tree. It was a glorious day with beautiful blue skies that seemed to stretch on forever and was a treasured day spent with my dad and stepmum during their visit to Brisbane.

A passionfruit flower growing on our vine

Apart from the striking colour of these amazing flowers, I find the structure of the stamen intriguing. It's amazing to think this flower turns into a delicious edible delight!

Roots of a fig tree

I could sit and stare at these roots all day. Full of mystery and wonder they remind me of something described in a fairytale expecting a tiny person to crawl out of the roots at any given moment!

A glorious ginger plant

Growing wild at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

I adore the palette of soft delicate colours in this flower, they are reminiscent of frangipannis.

Vibrant flower

From memory I think this flower may be another ginger variety but can't be sure.

Either way it's beauty is captivating. 

Look at the way the petals form together.

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What is inspiring you today?

♥