Creative Motivation: Instagram Accounts That Inspire

EDDY TAIT

You know that feeling when you start talking about something that inspires you? Your voice climbs higher in pitch and words spill from your mouth a little quicker. Your heart races and find yourself smiling uncontrollably. That feeling right there is special and it’s more often than not – it’s contagious.

These symptoms of undeniable inspiration are what I felt at a recent Cork & Chroma Content Team meeting. We conducted an exercise where each team member had to share three Instagram accounts we love to follow and why. In sharing our musings, it felt like we were exposing a part of ourselves that others may not usually see. It was like looking through each other’s inspiration binoculars for a moment. Our personalities were clearly on show and I found myself thinking, ‘Oh yeah, I can see why that would inspire you, Erin. I love that about you!’.

As a creative team, it was gratifying to see the variety of ways we fuel our inspiration and this created a unique connection between us. I left the meeting feeling invigorated, inspired and with a list of new accounts to explore. As Chloé said, ‘There’s something really nice about sharing things that you like with like-minded others.’

We’ve compiled the list of Instagram accounts shared for you to peruse below – a delightful mix of quirky, artistic, informative, personal and empowering content to indulge in.  So, without further ado – from one creative to another, I hope you find yourself a generous dose of inspiration, right here.

Chloé’s Instagram Musings:

@laurajeffares.florist.stylist

Laura Jeffares Florist/Stylist is a true flower child, creating beautiful floral arrangements and hairstyling for weddings, events and occasions – Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.

Image detail: ‘Pick flowers not fights. When surprise gifts turn up. Made my day @knightzoe . X’

@theapricotmemoirs

The Apricot Memoirs is an account devoted to Australian creative, Tess Guinery‘s, self-published book of prose & poetry. Dive in.

Image detail: ‘Today — I’m being brave (with a side of prayer, a cup of coffee, and a surrendered heart)…‘

@veronicatuckerthelabel

Veronica Tucker – The Label, is a slow-fashion label in the making. Designed and handmade by Veronica Tucker in Melbourne, Australia.

Image detail: ‘‘Nothing better than a weekend fabric-store crawl…‘

Hillary’s Instagram Musings:

@sarahstieber

Sarah Stieber is a contemporary visual artist based in the U.S., known for her electric, bold, hyper-realistic style of painting.

Image detail: ‘Don’t mess with us…‘

@femalepositivity

Female Positivity is an account dedicated to circulating positive, inspirational, motivational and hilarious content for all people who identify as female.

Image detail: ‘All that I’m after is a life full of laughter I hope this serves you. Xoxo @femalepositivity Artist/Credit: @classicalfuck‘

@sheleamusic

Sheléa is an American soulful singer, songwriter, musician, talented producer and actress.

Image detail: ‘For Your 2019 Emmy® Consideration!’

Eddy’s Instagram Musings:

@Plastik

A visually exciting account representing Plastik Art Magazine, Creative Studios and Art Gallery by Eli Rezkallah – Beirut, Lebanon.

Image detail: ‘Views @spathumpa’

@marawa

She rollerblades in high heels… need I say more? Marawa is a writer, photographer, artist and videographer, who also happens to hold 12 Guinness World Records.

Image details: ‘@marawa x @impalarollerskates ROSE GOLD. My signature roller skate is out! Pre-order up now on Impalarollerskates.com I am SO DAMN EXCITED!!!…‘

@lovejimmypau

Jimmy Paul, is a Dutch fashion designer creating bold, colourful, textured and visually compelling visions for the catwalk.

Image details: ‘‘Thank you SO MUCH @Sesamestreet and @DIFUZED for making my #ChildhoodDreams a #technicolor’ ed reality!…‘

Erin’s Instagram Musings:

@newyorkermag

The New Yorker Magazine, a world-renowned literary magazine since 1925. Here you’ll find a visual account of intellectually-inspired content.

Image details: ‘A cartoon by @lianafinck’

@delvene_cockatoo_collins_art

Delvene Cockatoo-Collins creates deconstructed and earthy ceramics, woven sculptures and handprinted homewares on North Stradbroke Island, Australia.

Image details: ‘This work – Coochiemudlo – left the studio this morning and staying in a house on the island. Other similar woven works in studio 7 Stradbroke Place, Dunwich…‘

@jessswan

Jess Swan Art is an abstract, mixed media artist hailing from Western Australia.

Image details: ‘Bumpin’ & Blendin’ with my absolute fave paddle brush by @holcroftofficial available @riotartandcraft 👌 you’re welcome x’

Amy Mac’s Instagram Musings:

@majesticdisorder

Majestic Disorder is an arts culture magazine and creative agency bridging the ancient and modern.

Image details: ‘Nature A sea of cauliflower by @photographybd’

@real_ta_daan

Real Ta Daan is a global media company devoted to contemporary craftsmanship.

Image details: ‘‘Summertime and the livin’ is easy… Credit to @giorgiodipalmaceramiche for these colourful ceramics!!’

@katiejonesknit

Katie Jones, is a British colour lover, crochet designer and tutor.

Image details: ‘NEW PATTERN The new Folk flower Tee design is up and available for download!…’

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