Choosing a subject

People frequently ask me why I've painted a particular subject or how I've come up with an idea.  I'm always looking for a new idea. Inspiration is everywhere. The trick is to come up with a different way of presenting the subject matter.  I ask myself how I can make it more interesting. What is the purpose of painting the subject in a particular manner. I love it when people give me their stories, the images that float through my head as they relate their experiences are the beginnings of new paintings. I am creating life as I want to live it!