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People are often curious about where an artist finds inspiration for paintings. It's a rather common question I've written about before but, will take a different approach to answer. My Florida friends, and former GF in Floridia maybe surprised at the answer too. Whether your painting snow or a sandy beach it's pretty much the same thing! Paintings that make a great subject are ones that have a positive - negative type effect. It's because a sandy beach or snowy day are good examples of positive / negative work to make the best subject. I know that's a typical answer an artist would give but, it's true and it sparks the imagination as well. Infact a friend of mine who just moved to Florida recently mentioned about doing a few palm trees in a beach type painting which I think sounds like fun idea. Trees are a good subject in a painting and add great effect. My latest painting is one that I just did after two back-to-back snowstorms hit the northeast. The tree line I painted is from down back behind my place which makes for a fun fascinating subject. Although I'll admit the days have been quite cold because of wind chills.  My full-time career as an exterminator has made me consider spending winters in Florida when wind chills are that cold. So perhaps painting a beach scene or two might be a good idea in the near future. In any case artists are always looking for inspiration are every corner. To see more of my art please feel free to check out my website. All the best and stay safe. Don Whitesel-Artist www.donwhitesel.com