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  • The Blueprint of Brilliant Brainstorms

    The Blueprint of Brilliant Brainstorms

    Most Interesting Reads from the first half of 2026 (Part 2)

    Inspiration comes from a vast array of places. Whether it is inspiration for an art piece, a musical composition or even a masterful excel spreadsheet, it is important to recognize when inspiration is sparked so you can more easily become inspired the next time you really need it. This ongoing series can help you learn how much inspiration is found around you at any time. 

    The inspiration for my art comes from plants or views I see on hikes or while I am traveling, my dreams and the books I’ve read. In this week’s addition of “The Blueprint of Brilliant Brainstorms,” we’ll cover the final 10 books on my “20 Most Interesting Reads from the First Half of 2026” list. 

  • The Blueprint of Brilliant Brainstorms

    The Blueprint of Brilliant Brainstorms

    Most Interesting Reads from the first half of 2026 (Part 1)

    Inspiration comes from a vast array of places. Whether it is inspiration for an art piece, a musical composition or even a masterful excel spreadsheet, it is important to recognize when inspiration is sparked so you can more easily become inspired the next time you really need it. This ongoing series can help you learn how much inspiration is found around you at any time. 

    The inspiration for my art comes from plants or views I see on hikes or while I am traveling, my dreams and the books I’ve read. In the next 2 weeks’ additions of “The Blueprint of Brilliant Brainstorms,” you’ll get to see my “20 Most Interesting Reads from the First Half of 2026”. This week we’ll cover the first 10 books starting from the bottom of the list. 

  • Captivating Watercolor Paintings Inspired by Nature

    Captivating Watercolor Paintings Inspired by Nature

    Since July 1 , 2026

    “Currents of a Forgotten Tide”

    7/2026

    9” x 12” (framed copies 12” x 16”)

    Watercolor Painting on Watercolor Paper 

    Inspired by a dreamy underwater world, “Currents of a Forgotten Tide,” is a contrast between the field of pink sea plants swaying at the bottom and the blue currents above. The floating orbs and tiny swimming shapes give the whole scene a playful energy.

    “Sunrise from the Boardwalk”

    7/2026 – 9” x 12” (framed copies 12” x 16”)

    Watercolor Painting on Watercolor Paper 

    Inspired by a photo I took while walking at sunrise at Congers Lake a few summers ago. This watercolor painting shows the perspective from the currently closed portion of the boardwalk, looking out over the quiet water covered pond weeds. The soft pink and yellow sunrise stretching across the sky makes the whole landscape feel peaceful like my early morning walk.

    “Behind the Wooden Veil”

    7/2026 – 9” x 12” (framed copies 12” x 16”)

    Watercolor Painting on Watercolor Paper 

    Inspired by a photo I took while on a hike near my brother’s home in upstate New York. I painted from the perspective of looking through the rustic wooden railing at the calm blue water of the Hudson River. The trees frame the view and the distant bridge make it feel like a secret, quiet spot that I found during my walk.

  • The Blueprint of Brilliant Brainstorms

    The Blueprint of Brilliant Brainstorms

    Inspiration comes from a vast array of places. Whether it is inspiration for an art piece, a musical composition or even a masterful excel spreadsheet, it is important to recognize when inspiration is sparked so you can more easily become inspired the next time you really need it. This ongoing series can help you learn how much inspiration is found around you at any time. 

    The inspiration for my art comes from plants or views I see on hikes or while I am traveling, my dreams and the books I’ve read. In this addition of “The Blueprint of Brilliant Brainstorms,” I’m diving into 7 inspiration shots I gathered while I was away on a camping vacation in June at the beach. 

    Leave a comment to let me know which one of these is your favorite. The photo with the most comments will be my next piece!

  • The Muse vs. The Masterpiece

    “The Path to Midsummer”

    The original photograph that sparked inspiration was while driving away from a campsite after checkout in Pennsylvania on my way to vacation in Myrtle Beach, SC. The path of the road in front of me and the way the clouds and trees danced across the photograph inspired me to paint it. 

    “The Path to Midsummer”, an acrylic painting has green trees that frame the view, leading your eyes out toward the rolling hills in the distance. The bright, open sky gives the whole landscape such a peaceful feel, like the perfect day for a drive.

    “The Path to Midsummer”

    12/2025

    12” x 9” (framed copies 20” x 16”)