The nature of inspiration

So . . . I've been spending a lot of time studying more and more detailed aspects of graphic design, especially grids and styles in InDesign. And, although the knowledge that they've imparted have been invaluable, I realized today that, as purely structural elements, they lack the ability to inspire me. Really inspire me. In any way. At all.

So, tonight, as I was perusing some fashion pictures whilst looking at the Pantone colors for Spring 2009 fashions, I can across this picture:


I mean, look at that outfit! Great colors, clean lines, sensual fabrics, that hint-of-the-Orient with the obi-like sash. It's fantastic!

And the photo immediately inspired me to create this fictitious event poster:



Something that my recent studies had no ability to do to me.

So, I guess the moral of the story is - inspiration comes from inspiration and not from organization.

Amen.