I am enchanted with the idea that something simple can grow into something big. When I create a painting, I start with something small and easy, like a circle, and by repeating and expanding on that starting point, the work gains texture and substance. This leads each piece to become a series of discoveries for me. I love not knowing what an artwork will become until I’ve reached the point where it is something! Each tiny decision affects the next, and in the end my paintings are not just collections of one shape, but a map of seemingly insignificant choices that affect the whole piece. Painting just one circle in a different place could alter the work drastically! I’ve found that taking one step and seeing where it leads makes painting a mindful experience for me, and I cherish the organic process of creation.