In this post, I explore the power of consistent creation and the freedom that can be found in sharing small daily pieces rather than larger weekly or monthly works. I share how breaking down what I'm doing into smaller pieces feels more natural to me as a result of my particular way of being autistic/having ADHD. Although it can be difficult, I see my daily work as something that can help others learn in their own unique way. I use my own tools, such as a paintbrush, as a symbolic reminder of the process and how I can return to it every day in my own way. I challenge myself to make larger works like books, but the small daily sharing helps me stay with the process. Each piece of my work is like a brushstroke on a larger canvas that will not be finished until the end of my life. I hope that others can consider the ways in which small daily pieces can be valuable and have meaning even before the final piece is complete.

When I sit down to create a piece involving clock imagery, I find it important to subvert the image of the clock and create something new. Even though I'm not the first artist to work with clocks, I return to this practice of drawing "little" things like clocks because it allows me to imagine time in a different way. Our current ways of keeping up with time may be helpful, but they can only explain so much. I believe that a creative practice is an opportunity to think about something you don't normally think about, and this can lead to deeper insights. The analog clock remains a strong image, and perhaps we can see it as a "prompt" to work with, work around, or forget about altogether. There is still room to consider the ways in which we might "color" time differently.

Looking at an unlit candle, I'm reminded to have patience and trust in the potential of the wick to ignite when the time is right. Although we may have to say goodbye to some opportunities that have passed, it doesn't mean there won't be other chances to bring forth fire in the future. Learning about candles and the many variables that contribute to their ignition has taught me that the same is true of the unlit candles in our lives. We should believe in the possibility of a flame yet to come and not doubt the ability of something unlit to light at the right time.

This blog post explores the limitations we often face in life, as represented by the grid-like structure of windows and frames. While these structures have their place, they can also feel confining, leaving us with an incomplete understanding of our experiences. From social media feeds to filled-out calendars, we're constantly confronted with the pressure to fit everything into narrow spaces. However, we must remember that there's more to us than what can be seen through a frame. By embracing the freedom of living unframed, we can break free from these constraints and allow our lives to take their own shape.