As a professional oil painter, I employ a combination of insight and observation to reveal what the inspiration that drives me. I conduct a thorough analysis of the subject and setting to convey what inspires me about the scene. This approach is used with both portraiture and landscape painting. Plein air painting holds significant importance for me. Rather than replicating nature, I strive to interpret what it suggested by the subject and setting.I subsequently expressing what I see through an impressionistic lens. I begin by creating multiple sketches and color studies if needed to refine the composition. Once I am satisfied, I proceed with the painting. My artistic approach involves utilizing expressive and evocative brushstrokes to convey emotion and mood.Observe three times, think twice and paint once.