Zen in the Mayan Rainforest was inspired by the rainforests of Costa Rica. I was on a fantastic adventure tour, and one night, we stayed across the Arenal, a magnificent volcano. It was so magical to see the active volcano and to hear and feel the spirits of the forest. That night I had a dream of a giant being that looked like an indigenous Indian. The being was in the clouds and was looking down at me. When I got back to the states, I was inspired by the adventure and began to paint. I focused on the image of the Indian, and Zen in the Mayan Rainforest was created.