I always start a painting after carefully choosing a subject, more often than not, an ancient corner of an old town or a village, a beautiful sky, a breath taking scenery or anything that captures my attention and gives me strong emotion. I usually look to see which is visually the best concept to create a perfect composition, the distance and the focal point are also important aspects that I always consider, and when all of these ingredients are blended perfectly together and I am satisfied, I.