I have been spending a lot of time exploring Bryce, Photography, and Watercolors. I draw my ideas from literature, music, and places which I have seen throughout my travels over the years. I have found though is that I enjoy making as much of my own "stuff" as possible and trying to keep the use of others textures, props, and settings to a minimum thereby allowing me to express myself more fully in my works. BIOMy philosopy on art is similar to my beliefs about life...you only get out of it what you put into it. A formal education is nice to have but I don't believe that it is necessary, especially in art. The stuff found in books is "nice to know" and can definitely give one ideas to draw from, but there is quite a bit to be said for "life experiences." Enjoy life to it's fullest and don't discount what people call art; it's all a matter of perspective.