I find inspiration in looking at the work of other authors, illustrators, fine artists, and of course everyday things around me. The work of those I admire motivates me. It makes me hope one day I can create work that good! As for things around me, I just want to share the joy of those things. So I found it very interesting listening to Chris Gall speak about what inspired him to write and illustrate There's Nothing to do on Mars. I had the pleasure of meeting Chris last weekend at a wonderful local bookstore, Changing Hands. After talking with him during a phone interview in November, I had been really looking forward to meeting him. Did I mention I'm a huge fan of his work!
So you wonder what could the seed of inspiration be for a book with a setting on Mars? Well, none other than a place right here in the state of Arizona, a place I've visited many times, a place I find full of joy and wonder, I place that's said to have a spiritual aura, a place called a vortex, a place called red-rock country. That place is Sedona!
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By: Gail Maki Wilson,
on 3/6/2008
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It sounds great! And that does look a lot like Mars . . .
I love knowing where ideas come from. Thanks for sharing!
Hugs,
Donna
Wish I could have been there, Gail. Boy, do I miss Changing Hands.
Hope things are going great for you!
Bobbie
Gail- Great background on the story! I never get tired of hearing about other artist's process. And how fun that you got to meet him in person.
Susan and Donna, isn't it fun hearing where ideas come from! And it does look like Mars. I think. ;)
Hi Bobbie! I just spent the weekend with Debbi at a conference (more to come on that for my next blog post-I'll just name one name-Ted Lewin!) Wish you could have been there too.
Jennifer, it was great to meet him. Maybe someday I'll get to meet you too! You know I enjoyed doing those interviews so much I'm thinking of doing more. Plus, there's so much local talent here I'm hoping to do a series of interviews with Arizona authors and illustrators.
gail
Yes, wouldn't it be nice to get together for a cup of coffee and a chat? Maybe someday! At least there's the internet for now. :-)
I love your idea of doing more interviews. I think you'd get a lot of interest in them.