It is easy to assume that we artists need to travel in order to find subject matter to paint. Areas where the landscape is more dramatic or compositions are instantly recognisable are appealing for obvious reasons: plenty of shape, line and tonal changes that allow picture making to come more easily.
Although it is great to have a large masterpiece on the go, something to show off your skills and make an impact, it is just as rewarding and productive to take on the challenge of searching for a composition within what at first seems to be an uninspiring or challenging subject. I feel most inspired when I am considering a composition and trying to develop something from the subject in front of me. I think it is this practice that expands your artistic eye and introduces a greater appreciation and thought about why you paint landscapes.