What inspires me? Maybe it's a new brush, a compass, a color combination. When I start my piece, I want that sense of adventure. I have a need to interact with the painting. What does this hue look like next to that hue? When I add a color in one place, where then might I use it again? How much of one hue do I use? How little of another hue do I use? When I use a shape, shall I repeat it somewhere else in the composition? How does my eye move about the piece? Does it maintain my interest? Does it show me something in a new way? Did I do too much? These are just a few of my concerns as I create my work. I hope that they maintain your interest and create some type of reaction to the individual pieces. Have a great day!