Q: People are telling to draw from "imagination". But is that even possible? I always have to have a model or to take random words to have an inspiration or to look at an object. Do I lack something to make something that comes out of "nowhere"/my imagination?
A: imagination from a total void might be somewhat rare. you are right in noticing that it is extremely useful and friendly to have some cross pollination, between your imagination and the imagination of the wider world