Inspiring Contemporary Artists

[InProgress]

--I'm starting my (artistry?) over fresh. I was reading in the Foundations of Art FAQ thread, and one of the tips was to keep a database of the artists and works that inspire you. So, what I want to ask from the talented artists of this forum is: Who are some of the contemporary artists that inspired, and continue to inspire you? Any replies are greatly appreciated-I'm hoping that these same artists can inspire me too.

[Blahm]

whoever made "wheres waldo" is god.

[powerman_x]

There's a thread about works that inspire the people here that you can check out, a bunch of amazing images that inspire the members here. that thread could very well be the database you want.

heres the link (http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=50389&highlight=works+inspire)