Where Do You Find Inspiration?

I'm asked that question a lot, "Where do you find your inspiration for paintings?"  I get inspiration from everything.  I'm probably more inspired from color combinations than from shapes and form.  I remember that I worked in a department store many years ago in the "domestic" department.  After folding towels all day to keep busy, I started updating the displays with various unusual color combinations, mixing and matching different palettes from the wide selection of colors.  I also have photos from my travels that continue to inspire my paintings.   You'll see paintings from Tuscany from my trip to Italy.  It made such an  impression on me that I continue to find inspiration from my photos and my memories.  I also have great photos from Florida family vacations that inspire my beach scene's and of course, I LOVE trees which luckily I can find anywhere for interesting subjects. 

Where do you find inspiration?