Influences

I remember being in art school when a teacher would ask a student where he/she got an idea from. Sometimes the student would act offended as if the teacher were accusing them of plagiarism or even better... not being able to come up with their own concept. The truth is that we don't live in a vacuum. We should always be searching out inspiration, or even be inspired by every day things.

I have been inspired by many (but these links are only a few)..
Maud Lewis
Janet Fish
Georgia O'Keefe
Rachel Ruysch
Van Gogh
Dale Chihuly
Boston Flower and Garden Show


and music, too!