What is your inspiration ?

The most frequent question people ask me

So, what inspires me?

Honestly? I don’t have a clear answer. Sometimes I just don’t know.

All I can say is that I love colors — how they mix, contrast, and come alive together. My favorite painter is Jackson Pollock, and my favorite work of his is Red Composition from 1946.

It might seem a little contradictory, but when I paint, I usually don’t use many colors. Most of the time, I work with just two or three — but I play with many different shades of those colors.

I don’t plan it too much. Often, it’s just what I’m feeling at that moment that guides my hand and brush.

Inspiration can come from so many places for me — a scene on the street, a small detail on a building, a moment in a movie, or a piece of music I’m listening to. Sometimes, my own emotions create a story or image in my mind.

Let me tell you about what inspired my painting of the NYC skyline…

One day, I was walking along 5th Avenue near 14th Street when I noticed a white van. It belonged to an electrician contractor. On the side of the van was the company’s name and logo: a long black electric cable stretched the length of the van.

One end plugged into a socket, and the other end was a plug. But what caught my eye was the drawing in between — the NYC skyline.

It was clever and simple, perfectly showing that the company was about electricity and serving New York City.

I stood there for several minutes just looking at it. To me, it was already a painting. Beyond the clever idea, what struck me was its simplicity and power. Just two colors, a clean design — it said everything it needed to say.

I don’t even remember if I ever reached the place I was originally heading to that day. What I do remember is standing before my canvas, painting the NYC skyline.

What about you? Where do you find your inspiration—on a busy street, in a song, or maybe in the simplest details around you? I’d love to hear your stories. Share them with me in the comments below!

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