tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712263.post1475438336879547236..comments2024-01-31T11:26:56.586-05:00Comments on Bound by desire...: Diana Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09822908285490316742noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712263.post-31986380496297243112011-07-13T15:59:50.311-04:002011-07-13T15:59:50.311-04:00Lynn, mostly I've come to think that my Muse i...Lynn, mostly I've come to think that my Muse is life itself, although I suspect she dresses like a tramp sometimes and goes out for a fling, leaving me high and dry!<br /><br />Lori, you bring up another good point, one my husband and I have been talking about a lot lately with his painting. At what point does a work cross the line from "derivative" to "copy?"Diana Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09822908285490316742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712263.post-4287593357842616772011-07-13T12:17:04.027-04:002011-07-13T12:17:04.027-04:00I like your thoughts on creativity... there is a f...I like your thoughts on creativity... there is a fine line between research and a brilliant idea. There is definitely a little of both. Research gets you close, but then you put your own spin on it. Same as when I find a photograph I like... I find a way to use the idea, while still in maintaining my own style.Lorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712263.post-62736366612613899962011-07-13T10:45:18.863-04:002011-07-13T10:45:18.863-04:00I agree that inspiration comes from all around us....I agree that inspiration comes from all around us. But sometimes I do get that little flash of brilliance when working on a book. They don't come often, but I'm always thankful to my muse when they do!<br /><br />Glad you had a good time, Diana.<br /><br />LynnLynn LaFleurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17859597499640023156noreply@blogger.com