What is Inspiration?

Inspiration. The great spark from out of the blue. We all have moments when we hear a song, listen to someone talk, watch a program or even as simple as take a quiet walk and whoosh! In comes that inspiring idea! I love those moments, often crave for them. Lately I notice that as a busy mom with so many responsibilities and details to manage everyday, I often wish I had more time to experiment with my art, be more crafty, and write down all those darn inspiring ideas that came and went! I used to paint more. I love it. It's such a relaxing, zen thing for me and if I can make one person, if only my own kids, to smile from my chaos on canvas well, then I'm inspired again!

Here is a painting of mine that came to me as I got inspired from looking at Van Gogh's beautiful brush strokes. I believe that beauty is often in the simple things and that's what I like to stick to in my attempt at art; yes, simplicity please- as the kids run crazy and smother my life with their sweet and sticky kisses :)