One of the best ways to draw inspiration is to focus on the things that we fear and then let that become the driver of creation.
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| “I like monsters” from Artworks by Carl Frederik Waage Beck |
They make you focus
In their very nature, monsters, by scaring us, activate the limbic system which manages our ability to fight, freeze or flee. Our brain becomes soaked in hormones
and thus we are able to focus entirely on one thing only – the monster. Tap into your focus and eliminate the unnecessary as you work creatively.
They create incentive to move
Being afraid is never nice. It is a state that we would rather avoid, and so we cannot help but start creating ways to put an end to this state. It is at the moment of desparation that we are truly creative and make things happen. Use this to drive yourself forward.
They are easy to find
Monsters are easy to find, all you have to do is switch the light off. When you find yourself drained of any creative inspiration, switch off the light and let your imagination go. Soon you will have all the creative inspiration you need. It’s as easy as 1-2-3 and the flick of a button.
They are personal
Monsters work on you because they are part of you and created by your own imagination. They will always be your personal source of inspiration, and will always be available to you when you need them. It’s your carry-on bag of tricks that you can open whenever and whereever you need it. Use it to be creative wherever you are.
What are you afraid of?
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Founder of the "Copenhagen Stuckists", Carl Beck has since 2005 emerged as a controversial community activist artist working under the pseudonym "Paintshooter"
As a former FX-trader in the global currency markets, Carl Beck has now turned his attention to the individual in a globalized world. The work of Carl Beck has hung in group and solo shows in Denmark and France. 
