I look to these artists, thinkers, and collectives daily. Learn more about what inspires me at marktrueblood.posterous.com.

Frank Herbert Science Fiction writer

Peter Gabriel Musician, artist, multimedia pioneer

Robert Anton Wilson Writer, humorist, counterculture figure

Charles Stross Science Fiction writer

Alex Grey Visionary artist

Neal Stephenson Science Fiction writer

Carl Jung Visionary psychologist and writer

Ayn Rand Influential writer, philosopher, and laissez-faire capitalist

Rudy Rucker Science Fiction writer

Deepak Chopra Writer, alternative health expert

Bruce Sterling Science Fiction writer, futurist

Robert Phoenix Wow, Astrology is real!

Cato Institute Exceptional political and policy analysis

Reality Sandwich A web magazine dedicated to evolving consciousness

Christopher Knowles Delver into the mysteries of modern mythologies

Dragonforce Power metal that feeds your soul

Umair Haque Economist and writer.

I've had the privilege of working with, working for, and learning from many exceptional advertising professionals. Below are a few of the dearest to my heart (in no particular order.)

Brock Davis Minneapolis-based Creative Director. Brock was my favorite instructor at Brainco.

Mike Hudock Creative Director

Mark Goren President of Point to Point

Soren Thielemann Creative Director 

Bruce Turkel Chief Creative Officer and Communications Genius at TURKEL

Hugo La Torre Creative Director, Head Chef

David Rosenberg Copywriter, Partner in Crime

Chris Bergen Insightful Account Guy

Frank Gomez Multitalented Interactive Guy