Sourcing Inspiration: Dennis Quinn

This article was just slightly inspiring. But like another classmate stated, the amount of detail and repetition paid to the processes and motivations of the artist in the inspired moment does become monotonous. I like page 131 where Harrison talks about his mythical thoughts about animals and the commonalities that they share with humans. Ego, love, and death are three points he talks about that seem to reveal his connection and understating of animals and his own animal side. It is an interesting thought to think that an animal like a squirrel for instance could have and ego, or thoughts of death. The ability for an animal to be tender and aggressive fits right into the idea that we as humans share the same characteristics as our mammal/animal friends. Lastly the journalist asks what advice Harrison has for up and coming artists and he says,” not to fall into the thinking that art is a popularity contest and to stay away from egotism.”
Inspiration seems to be different for everyone. Just like our different tastes for color and form ect., our ways or modes for inspiration naturally will vary. I think we inherently have our own vices. Yet, it is cool to take an external source and try to make it your own introspective process and to see what you come up with.