Recently I have been influenced by the Female painters who began making waves during the Impressionist era. Alongside Monet and Manet, artists such as Berthe Morisot took up painting seriously, and were hailed as contemporaries by their male counterparts. I have been so inspired by this era of painting, that I have begun to soften my palette and brushstrokes -opting for a looser more Impressionistic style. All that said, the most important thing - is the FEELING that a painting offers you. In this case, I want it to be peaceful, relaxing and nurturing. Bask here, and rest by the river.