Thanks so much for your comment, Chris. It’s so interesting to hear about your process and choice of materials to help you embrace something random and unique in your work. And thanks for the suggesting Tyler Hobbs’ work. We will check him out!

I’m a painter, myself, but I love working with materials that are messy or difficult to control in some way (watercolours, pastels, charcoal, acrylics, pigment sticks, ink)—and varying implements, not just brushes, to apply the materials. Often they introduce surprising effects or elements I wouldn’t have come up with if I’d had full, tight control. That’s a big part of what I enjoy about art making: the mix of intention and unpredictability.

Fantastic website, by the way! I love how you have a prompt at the top of the comment section.

You’re right, Mary. It is so difficult to let go, Leah is very inspirational! Thanks for your comment.

That’s so great to hear, Katrina! There’s so much more freedom in embracing the process and letting go of the need to control the outcome. Thanks for your comment!