These days it's easy to get swept away with all the external happenings in the world around us... To become fearful of the unknown and to have so many changes thrust upon us...

So now I find it even more important to steal myself away for a few hours of studio time (or nature time!) to keep myself feeling somewhat normal in this fast-changing world.

How can art transform us?

There are two states of mind. One is based on survival and one is based on creation.

Survival is fear-based. When we're in this state we feel separated and disconnected...