I exposed myself in Europe. I regret nothing.

As gently as possible she responded: “Honey I think you draw really purdy (she said purdy as opposed to pretty) but baby nobody is gonna pay you to draw pretty pictures.”

Being an artist poses endless challenges.

For myself these include periods of intense doubt - followed by moments of soaring hubris.

Painting is like that; from staring at the blank canvas (terrifying) to adding that last, perfectly placed drop of paint.

But once that paint dries the truth of what’s been created is revealed.