HOW DO I GET IDEAS FOR A PAINTING?

Waiting for an inspiration

So,how do ideas for any painting come into my mind?From mundane to miracleous...inspiration comes from everywhere-beauty of nature,weather conditions,state of a mind ,every day objects,people encountered or imagined,a sound ,a glance,a fragrance,a piece of music and much more...sometimes from a dream half recalled...

This painting "Encounter in Paris" speaks or rather barks for itself-one of many scenes you can observe on the streets of Paris.

Private collection,Paris,France