Assignments are good, but for true inspiration I generally look at other artists or art forms, or even sometimes dreams. For example, my latest project idea is actually a bit of a surreal or fantastic image, sorta like something
Jerry Uelsmann might have done. I've always loved his work, and this will give me a chance to experiment and play, will help me expand my PP abilities, and drive me to shoot several different things, some of which I've never attempted before.