I learned the concept of “no risk no art” last summer in a painting workshop and held onto the thought as I wrestled with the idea of what it means for me to be an artist.

If I don’t risk in the creative process, if I don’t push past the barriers of negative thoughts, limitations (perceived or real) or the various materials I am using, then I can’t grow.

I’m here to grow.

I risk, I create.

That is what this tiny watercolor is about: the seed of an idea planted.

Tomorrow, or perhaps the day after: creative practice and moving toward “series”