The Artist at Work
My artistic process is more about who I want to be as an artist than it is about a particular method. Before I paint, I stop to consider my inspirations. I strive to allow myself to be open to what my soul wants to say. I stay away from judging what that response might be, choosing instead to manifest my spirit through the paint and canvas.
I am fortunate to live in Southern California, where I can regularly work outside. Looking out at the horizon with the ocean in the distance is very conducive to freeing my mind. In my studio you can find a collection on mineral spheres, each with a unique energy and natural beauty. I enjoy having a few spheres near me while I paint. I frequently pause what I’m doing and take time to hold a sphere and breathe. This part of my process keeps me both focused and calm. I’m convinced that the spheres impact the outcome, although I prefer not to analyze that too closely.
You may be wondering about my pink beret. I’m not exactly a pink beret kind of guy, and I bought it as a bit of a joke. Guess what? The beret reminds me that being out of my comfort zone is where the best work happens. It’s a constant cue to remove the barriers between logic and art. The beret has become as integral a part of my palette as the brush and canvas.
All these things are components of my artistic journey, one that I am grateful to have started, and that for me will constantly change and redirect itself with the blossoming of my soul.
