Category Archives: Inspirations

I recently visited New Mexico (one of my favorite states!) and found inspiration in so many ways.  You’ll see a strong influence in my color palette from the Land of Enchantment, finding it’s way into my current mixed media works.

I take pictures of things I find interesting. It could be the subject matter, the color, the lighting…but it’s always because I’m inspired in some way to capture THAT MOMENT. THAT MOMENT extends into other areas of my art whether consciously or not….it has to, for what I see in THAT MOMENT moves my art [...]

I’m inspired by what I photograph, and what I paint inspires my photography. This was taken in the Formal Garden in Humboldt Park.  I love how the foreground and background become fused together….life mimics art, art mimics life.

Whether it’s on the streets, in museums, galleries or obscure non traditional spaces, I’m inspired by and value the full spectrum of art. This past weekend, I made a trip to St Louis and one of my stops was the St. Louis Art Institute.  They are currently under renovation and in between shows, but that [...]

Since the focus of my art is about our interconnectedness with, well…everything, much of my inspiration comes form nature.  The light through the trees caught my attention.  I found the image to be more profound in black and white, as to capture the true feeling of that moment.

I came across this door the other day at an antique store in Chicago.  I love old doors in general and am thinking about purchasing this one.  The simple repetitive designs and subtle glass etching makes for a powerful contrast against the dark wood frame.