Nature is a superb way of finding natural and unique inspiration.

It refreshes our mind and gives us something to think about in new and exciting ways.

I'm a huge fan of character illustration, especially monsters and aliens.

When searching for inspiration for these illustrations, I find taking a good look at the world beneath us, the sea-bed of the ocean always points me in the right direction.

The bright colors, unusual but natural shapes and the detail in the photos below will hopefully inspire you as well...

Compiled exclusively for WDD by Callum Chapman. He is a freelance designer from Cambridge, UK. He is the creative mind behind Circlebox Creative and Circlebox Blog, and can often be found writing for SM and other well known design related blogs.

How do you go about finding inspiration in nature? Where else do you go for inspiration?