All through my years in art school and as an illustrator, I was encouraged to paint in many different mediums and styles. I tried them all but, in the end, I settled on watercolor. The spontaneity and flow just fit my personality. Artists are asked to define what inspires them to do what they do, and what comes to mind before anything else is the play of sunlight, which defines and creates a mood. While strolling the streets of Old Havana, looking for people to photograph, I turned to look back down the street. I spotted a beautiful mother and daughter, all dressed up on a Tuesday morning. With my limited Spanish I asked to photograph the young girl, choosing a particular wall with its beautiful shadows for her to connect with. With her shy smile and youthful charm, she made for a perfect model!