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When asked about his subject matter, Beat has this to say -

"Inspiration and ideas come from virtually anywhere : reading, listening to

music, observing nature, conversations, travelling, theatre, general interest in other cultures - day to day living, even cooking and watching TV!

I always have an abundance of ideas and the choice of which one gets realised is not dictated by trends and saleability. Quite often it seems that ideas are choosing me and not me choosing them!

But they generally require a certain amount of research, as I am often, initially,  not fully familiar with the subjects that intrigue me. This, in itself, is a challenge which I enjoy, just as much as the challenge of the technique itself.
I aim to create harmonious, radiant,  stimulating, thought-provoking work and to contribute to keeping alive an ancient art form. I also like making statements, using striking designs and strong, but not loud, colours.