#34: The Show Has Just Finished — But I’m Already Thinking About What’s Next
While Holmfirth Artweek is just wrapping up, I’ve noticed something familiar stirring — the quiet return of curiosity. My mind is already starting to drift toward what might come next. This post reflects on that creative in-between and the gentle momentum that follows the high of a show.
#32: For the Wall or For Myself? Making Art with Eyes on It
As Holmfirth Artweek approaches, I’ve been thinking about the shift from making work just for myself to preparing it for public display. This post explores that balancing act — the tension between private instinct and public sharing — and why I think both sides matter.
#27: When People See What I Didn’t See
One of the most surprising things about sharing my paintings is when someone sees something in the work that I didn’t. In this post, I reflect on how art takes on new meaning in the eyes of others — and why that’s one of the best parts of the process.
#23: Knowing When to Stop: Finding My Limits in the Studio
I love getting lost in the work — but I’ve learned that the best paintings don’t come from endless hours alone. In this post, I explore how family time, exercise, and quiet pauses outside the studio all shape the work I do when I return.
#22: The Space Around the Painting: Why the Studio Matters
The studio doesn’t just contain the work — it shapes it. In this post, I reflect on the mood, movement, and small rituals of my workspace, and how the space around the canvas quietly becomes part of the painting itself.