Inspiration

This sculpted hand was done at the University of Cincinnati by my mother-in-law in the late 1930s or early 40s.  It's her hand and it graces the entrance to my backyard garden.  She was and still is a huge inspiration to me in so many ways, that it's hard for me to discern when she isn't present in some way.  Her art or the tools of her "trade" is in just about every room in our home.  Virginia was a fabulous artist and I like to think of her as a "Renaissance" woman.  She could do most anything, and if it involved anything creative, it was always a work of art.  As I post images of my work, you'll see the background that supports my pieces is usually her hand.  I look at that hand and it makes me want to create beauty!  So, my parting question for today is "What inspires you"?  I'd love to hear from you.