I draw my inspiration from a variety of different medias. It may be an old Japanese or Chinese poem, or a classical story. On the other hand, I may draw a scene or flower and this gives me the inspiration to create a poem. So this works both ways. Every brush stroke must be charged with meaning and all unnecessary details eliminated. The goal is not simply to reproduce the appearance of the subject, but to capture its essence. In my painting I draw my inspiration from a classical poem and I try to capture its spirit and meaning