For any work of art to be called ‘inspired’ is high praise, yet inspiration can be elusive. What is it that ignites our creativity? Is a breathtaking view essential to start a great painting or is emotional trauma crucial for composing epic music? Do we need to wait for our lives to crumble for genius to spark? By considering a number of unexpected ancient artists, we look at what inspires us to create.

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Heather Holdsworth (MA(SFD) DipTh BEd(Hons)) is a Bible teacher, lecturer, artist and enjoyer of deep conversations over tea with friends. Her focus is on the subject of Spiritual Formation and Discipleship for people of all ages. After graduating with a degree in education, she taught in various schools, specialising in emotionally and behaviourally disordered young people. She has a keen interest in how people grow and, following a 2-year diploma in Practical Theology, completed an MA in Spiritual Formation & Discipleship in Seminary in Chicago in 2010. Heather is currently writing an illustrated commentary on the Psalms from her home in St. Andrews, Scotland where she lives with her husband, Adrian.

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