Aaron Bushnell, one of Mondo Fine Art's artists, gave us a little insight into his inspiration as an artist.  He says, "I am inspired by great realism and also by abstract artists, particularly color field painters: Mark Rothko, and especially Wolf Kahn."  Rothko's works were characterized by intense colors and often minimal shapes such as rectangles.  Kahn has worked with bright, nontraditional colors to create images or landscapes.  Both of these inspirations are evident in Aaron's work. Aaron recently studied under another Mondo Fine Art artist, Michael Workman, and said the experience has been life changing.  While working with Michael Workman, Aaron adopted the basic Buddhist principle of doing whatever one does, and doing it well - no matter the task.  Aaron says "while [this is] an incredibly simple concept, it can take a lifetime to master. It doesn't matter if you are preparing surfaces to paint on, or setting reference to photograph, or framing, or marketing. Whatever you do in life, do it to the very best of your ability." This Buddhist principle has helped Aaron to cut down on distractions.  He points out that "anyone can learn the technical things to become a great draftsman. However to become a great artist, you need to have the mental focus." He has worked hard this year to maintain the mental focus and as a result his "paintings have reached a new level that has been wonderful" for him as an artist. Check out some of Aaron's available works HERE.