Art as Inspiration

I know you've hear that phrase before, it's pretty common, and it makes sense. A lot of us feel inspired when we see a wonderful statue or painting, or even architecture, or scenery in nature. (Some will argue that's not art, but I won't waste my time arguing with them about it.) But I have tended to go the other way for the last few years. I have inspired myself with my own art. Before you call me presumptuous and bash on my artistic abilities,  realize I have never considered myself very good at art. I just have always liked…