Developing your creative practice requires a dose of patience.

In the previous year, I encountered a month of painting where everything seemed to go awry. Occasionally, we must accept that some aspects are beyond our influence, and attempting to control them may prove futile.

Late one evening, I embarked on a new canvas. I distinctly recall urging myself to apply just three colors that night. Despite the frustrations and setbacks, something remarkable unfolded. I remember thinking, "Look at this." The satisfaction and visual appeal were palpable, even at 10:00 pm.

That painting is titled “Morphing,” (above) and it holds a special place among my favorites for 2023. The title mirrors the transformative feelings I experienced after that challenging period, symbolizing the natural changes akin to water meeting the shore or the blossoming of flowers. It signifies the culmination of all the work invested in the preceding month.