You can look through the design in the man's clothing and his mouth to see the woman inside. Facial and body expressions are often exaggerated to make the figures appear as if they are frozen in a moment of great effort. I use humor as a psychological tool to make the work more accessible to viewers. I also try to involve viewers in a physical way with the use of different props. Sometimes viewers are provided chairs to sit on, or mirrors to share with the figures.
Inspiration is an elusive thing.
Absurd TV shows, commercials, toys, cartoons, plays and movies inspire me the most. I also look at the work of other artists - Honore Daumier, Red Grooms, Robert Arneson, David Gilhooly, Clayton Bailey, Big Daddy Roth and Arthur Gonzalez, to name a few. After choosing the subject, I simply begin sculpting the feet or shoes, then work my way up. Sometimes I make a base first for stability, but I like the idea of these figures standing right on the ground. I do not usually make a sketch or model, although I sometimes look at photos for facial references.