Peace and Passion

It started one day when I couldn't get an image out of my head. Ideas for paintings usually start this way, but mine came from a dream. I couldn't shake it. The image stretched and morphed into a broader idea until I couldn't ignore it anymore.

Where does true "inner peace" come from?

I immediately sent out an e-mail to several people asking them 3 questions.

1. Occupation?
2. Where do you find *inner peace in your life?
3. If you could choose a tangible object to represent this
peace, what would it be?
*Disclaimer: I realize the phrase "inner peace" is a cliche
and doesn't mean the same thing to everyone. I want you to use your own definition to answer the question.

I figured that I wouldn't get very many replies. Boy, was I wrong! The replies were wonderful! They complimented my idea and turned it into a project!

A series of paintings entitled: "The Peace and Passion Portraits"

Why the name? Well...as I started reading the replies it occurred to me that these two terms ("peace" and "passion")go hand-in-hand. Often times our passions in life give us inner peace.

I think about it everyday, all day long! I sketch and write in a notebook that I now carry with me everywhere. I am exploring new mediums, new styles and possibly straying from canvas! *gasp*

This is going to be a long process, but I couldn't be more excited. I have even recruited a good friend of mine, Tonya, to help with a photography element!
Don't worry, I will post updates and pictures of the process!

Any thoughts?