In the constant development of art one is always seeking to be inspired and motivated in their creative process. For myself a part of that inspiration comes from visiting different coffee shops. Walking into each shop I am instantly processing everything from the wall color and textures to lighting and music. Its almost as if the places were designed to get you to think of new and existing ideas. Everyone who visits Portland is amazed at just how many good and original coffee shops there are here. They wonder why so many people can just sit there all day with a book or laptop in hand and daze the day away. I believe it's because we find contentment in a simple cup of coffee. This forces us to slow down in a busy and chaotic world. Powerful ideas and life changing conversations happen in coffee shops and I love to find out what inspires people and where they like to go in finding that. There are too many things to list that inspire me but my top six would be music, coffee shops, movies, clouds, ocean & clean designs. Please share with me your things that inspire you.