just as artists constantly explore new methods to diminish the divide between reality and imagination, one marvels at the technique they employ pre-inception of their work, urging us to recommence our journey from the outset to truly appreciate art in all its forms. by asking how artists isolate their ideas from outside influence, we seek to uncover the essence of pure creativity, potentially exposing the darker, more isolated aspects of their inspiration, revealing corners of their mind they perhaps wished remained undiscovered.