Aha, isn't it natural that way? Humans evolve because they strive to be more, have more, do more. It's all a part of our perspective, how we think, who we are. I don't think there's anyone in this world who doesn't have a desire for something, tangible or not.
Things we desire generally are taken from external sources, so yes, we're influenced and inspired, though to different degrees, depending on the person.
Wow, that is a very... strange creature. I'm not partial to aliens, and since that being seems to have a strong semblance to one... eeh, I don't appreciate it as you do.
Here's a flower person I had --I think he was supposed to be a nymph --I've got the notes around here somewhere, but he was created around four years ago so I might be a little shady with the details:
[01]His outfit and color concept can come later; the flowers are hydrangeas.