Marks and symbols form an idiosyncratic vocabulary that is unique to me. My language expands and evolves as I become a better artist.

Beginning! In the span of a painting’s creation, this is when I have the greatest opportunity to play freely, to experiment, to be reckless if that’s the mood I’m in. This is when there’s the highest likelihood of discovering something new in my work. This is when magic sometimes happens.

Finding a creative flow can so capricious. Why is it so hard to get started some days? These are some of the ways you can invite the muse to stay a while.