A big part of making decisions is determining what our actions and choices have been inspired by. So we asked decision makers from the community to tell us about what they are inspired by.

Kelly Dillard | Abstract Expressionism Art

My artwork is inspired by nature. A lot of artists use nature to inspire their art. With my art being abstract is not always the actual surrounding environment in the physical sense, but can be just a pattern, a repetition, a glimpse of light or of darkness. This sets the grounding of my work. This could be achieved by observing details in nature such as the twisting of vines, or the movement of wildlife or by the rustle of leaves or water. Read more>>

Jax Schuck | Owner and artistic director of Bliss Out Productions.

I would say most of my artistic inspiration comes from random interactions with other people. Whether it’s friends, colleagues, or strangers; the most mundane, trivial, crude, or straight-up immature dialogue can reveal invaluable information about that person and how they go about their lives. There are a lot of people that harmfully withhold themselves from having conversations like this because they think they’re useless (to business or life as a whole). I completely disagree. Read more>>

Karen Carrillo | Social Worker, Therapist, & Artist

I am inspired by the beauty of others. As a social worker & therapist, it gives me energy when I know that I am able to create meaningful relationships with my clients. The therapeutic relationship is such an intimate and important relationship. Artistically, when creating jewelry, I am also inspired by the beauty of others and the beauty that surrounds me daily. I love creating pieces that honor a woman’s body, mind, and the world around her! Read more>>