The first definition of inspiration is "The excitement of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity."  From the first painting I created in the mid 80's, I included inspiration in my works of art.

Today I had a lovely conversation about the subject that gave me an expanded view of the subject!  The conversation was about my dreamscape "Rhythm in Color":

Here's the conversation:
"I love your style! This one looks like it’s radiating flames!" GG

my response: "Thank you very much! Although there were many kinds of inspiration for this one, I think listening to flute music had the most impact. Flute music reminds me of the fantastical spaces in a desert - thus your radiating flames."

"ah! I love the idea that you can receive in-put and create something ethereal from the sensation." GG

Isn't that beautiful?

What is YOUR inspiration?