My major influences, Simply "Life"... The joys, pain, and hardships overcome. The journey, the lessons learned. Both from my own life, and my observations of the lives of others. The hardships that others have had to overcome, or live with still today, day by day while striving to go on, without complaint. The inspirations for my writing's and painting's come from places that touch my heart, a desire to help others. To let them know they are not alone, and to hopefully give something back.