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I am always in awe of the diversity of wildlife that is a part of our world and for the unique traits and strengths each species exudes that inspires me.

If I’m not drawing a commission I can choose any animal to draw yet sometimes that is not as easy as it sounds. What do I do when I look at a blank piece of paper and nothing comes to me? One thing I do is to travel back in time in my mind and recall my visits to the zoo, seeing wildlife in my own area and even better still recall when I witnessed them in the wild. I remember their beauty, power and their intelligence. However, sometimes I need a more specific direction and this is where knowing more about animals is useful.

I believe it really helps to know everything about the animal or the animals that I am drawing because when I know about an animal I develop an even deeper respect and see those qualities mirrored in me as I aspire to communicate that to the viewer.

What has helped me to become inspired by wildlife is to learn more about their behaviour and how they survive in their habitat by reading about them and even watching the occasional nature show on TV or DVD that I borrow from the local library.

Another means that I use to learn more about the unique traits and strengths of animals is to visit animal spirit sites online that are based on the ancient Shaman way of life where animal spirits have guided Shamans for thousands of years. One of these sites is http://animalspirits.com and there’s a really good book on this subject too called ‘Animal Speak’ by Ted Andrews that I refer to quite often.

I believe each species possess certain characteristics and strengths that we can draw on in order to enhance our living experience and hence help others as we learn more about ourselves. Depending on what is going on in my life at a particular time is what leans me towards a certain species as I call on their power and intelligence to propel me forward in my life or sometimes it may simply be their beauty that inspires me.

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