David Slawson

Santiago Calatrava.  Mario Salvadori.  James van Sweden.  Piet Oudolf.  Topher Delany.  Frederick Law Olmsted.  Frank Lloyd Wright.  Andy Goldsworthy.  If these names aren't familiar to you already, I'd suggest making an effort to find out who these people are and why I've listed them like this. Some are icons in the history of architecture and design, and certainly all of them have inspired many of us in the landscape trades to reach beyond our boundaries.  Personally, these gifted artists have long served as primary sources of inspiration and have always fueled my creativity. Inspiration flows from many sources, of course - maybe from a project you've seen in print or a particularly