Now, I break the silence. Let there be words!

Far too much time has escaped me since I last added to this blog. I have basically had an immaculate ivory canvas posed before me for several years, while the gorilla I attempt to tame thrashes around my studio.

Sometimes you just need to say “forget the gorilla,” and go paint anyway. Forget obligations, distractions, and to-dos for a few minutes. Leap headlong into a passion.

Everyone has their own wild ape. Mine is the responsibility of school and work. While I love him dearly, he can be a bit of a pain at times. He is like most pets– you love them, and naturally you would not want to get rid of them, but sometimes their unpredictability can wear you down, and you want a break.

With this new post comes retrouvailles— the happiness of meeting again after a long time. A rendezvous with unencumbered creative expression I have not experienced in a while.

It is very, very nice to see you again.