Inspiration does not come in a vaccum. Here are some of the people and the work I admire:
Alan Hess
Author of Googie and countless other seminal design books: http://alanhess.net/
Charles Phoenix
“Histotainer” and author of numerous coffee table book must-haves: http://www.charlesphoenix.com/
Cherry Capri
Ultra Modern Hostess, author, entertainer and artist: http://www.cherrycapri.com
Chris Reccardi
Amazing animator and illustrator: http://www.reccardi.com
Derek Yaniger
Marvel Comics, Cartoon Network, designer extraordinaire: http://www.derekart.com
Kevin Kidney
Ex-Disney Imagineers, Kevin and his partner Jody Diaz are truly talented fellows: http://miehana.blogspot.com
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
Billy Shire’s gallery where the “Pop Surrealism” scene began:
http://laluzdejesus.com
Lynne Naylor
Award winning designer, animator, director and tv producer: http://www.lynive.com
Mark Ryden
“Modern Master” painter: http://www.markrydem.com
Shag
The one. The only. The SHAG: http://www.shag.com