Ideas for my art work vary. All my life I have spent time outdoors so themes from nature often surface in my paintings: florals, animals, landscapes. The world of music represents another of my interests and musical themes sometimes appear. The excitement and intrigue of city life can be a source of inspiration as well as travel to exotic locales. Sometimes, I am simply inspired to paint a personal interpretation of something I have seen. At the moment I am focusing on depicting the complexity of urban life through collage. A second theme is animals. My rendition of an animal subject is in no way realistic. I often simplify the shapes and fit them into an interesting composition, inviting the viewer to take a closer look.