"My Favorite Things"
Where does an artist get his inspiration from?
Well, first and foremost, the Holy Spirit, of course. However, I would also like to acknowledge the following "mere mortals" who have creatively inspired me in some way by their profound thinking, artistic virtuosity and work ethic in nurturing their God-given gifts!
AUTHORS
Charles Ryrie
Dave Hunt
William McDonald
Charles Stanley
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Michael Crichton
ARTISTS
Rembrandt
Al Hirschfeld
Jack Kirby
Drew Struzan
Norman Rockwell
M.C. Escher
Neal Adams
Rudy Nebres
Frank Frazetta
Shusei Nagaoka
MUSICIANS/COMPOSERS
Michel Camilo
Chuck Mangione
David Sancious
Steven Curtis Chapman
Ron Kenoly
Israel Houghton
Ella Fitzgerald
Stevie Wonder
Karen Carpenter
Cece Winans
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Anne Wilson
Tower of Power
Earth, Wind & Fire
Harry Connick
Stanley Clarke
Verdine White
Marcus Miller
Anthony Jackson
Jaco Pastorius
David Garibaldi
Pat Metheny
Earl Klugh
David Sanborn
Maceo Parker
Lenny Pickett
Nik Kershaw
Steve Briody
Needless to say, my favorite book is really 66 books, the Holy Bible, which teaches me, inspires me and even reproves me when necessary. Probably my favorite verse is Psalm 73:26 which reads:
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."