Ok my last post on this...I do get my inspiration from elsewhere. Everything in life inspires me..If i'm on a train and I pass some countryside say..I find myself painting pictures in my mind.If I hear a piece of music that touches me, that inspires me. It's not the praise that inspires me, that just helps. If you know what I mean. it's always nice to know your work is apreciated. Yes, an artist paints for him/herself first, as a way of expession, but to know people can absorb your feeling from the pictures you paint, is something that makes you feel proud. Another note, Just been to the gallery again..38viewings, that's just laughable : and only one TRUE HEARTFELT COMMENT