One of the biggest inspirations for my art is my garden. I love spending time gardening, painting and just sitting and observing what is happening outside my studio. I just love the tiny bright red blooms on the plants just outside my door. They seem so soft and fragile. I image little fairy’s snuggling among them for an afternoon nap.
I am also inspired by yellow and purple color combinations, lately. The bright yellow is so cheery next to the light purple of the lavender.
So… What inspires you?
Have a wonderful, creative day, Janell
janellmithani.com 
Lovely flowers and I adore your birdhouse with the heart entry! Always inspired by what I see when I run on a trail in a state park. Traveling ignites inspiration, along with music!
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Yes, traveling inspires me, too.
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Your salvia, lavender and coreopsis (?) are beautiful! I LOVE lavender! The beauty of Creation frequently inspires me, for instance, the beautiful sunsets out our back door. But lately I have been inspired by some amazing rocks that we brought home from West Texas and that I have been polishing in our rock polisher. I even used some to make a game for our grandchildren.
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Oh, I love Rocks, too. So many different subtle colors. Not sure what my plant with the little red flowers is, you are probably right. I shall look it up.
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Oh Janell, your flowers are gorgeous!
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An interesting photo can capture my imagination.
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I love the idea of sitting in a garden painting! I’ve never tried that, but I should have really because I seem to paint flowers and trees better than anything else. I find painting very relaxing, and so is sitting in the garden – a perfect afternoon recuperation! 🙂
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Suzy, yes, it is very relaxing, so I encourage you to do it, especially since you enjoy painting flowers and trees. I am enjoying your art that is on your blog!
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Late reading posts, but you inspire me!! Love you…
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