I have always been a people person. Inspired by and affected by not only the people immediately around me, but also the ones I see in the media, on the street and even from my moving car. I tend to notice the way people are shaped as well as their movements.
Mannerisms are important, too.
Having spent many years as a cartoonist and creating cartoon characters, I felt painting interesting figures was a natural progression for me, minus the taxing daily deadline of a newspaper comic strip. Check this site often for information on upcoming events and new artwork.