Natural Inspiration

​Recently I have been thinking about the inspiration and the good feelings I get from being outside enjoying the natural world. I am also encouraged by research that shows walking in natural surroundings (especially a forest) produces endorphins and reduces the stress hormone cortisol.

​​And although I don't live near a forest I do live in a neighborhood with many trees which make me happyl

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​And memories of childhood adventures in beautiful parks, roads winding through tree lined streets, hours picking buttercups and looking for 4 leaf clovers, and of course my love of the water and ocean beaches both in England, Hawaii and California really cemented my love of nature.

​Besides paintings I enjoy taking photographs inspired by my natural surroundings and they often end up in my paintings in one way or another.

What is your creative inspiration? Like and comment below :)