In my latest series of work, I have been drawing spiraling lines with masking fluid and revealing them through layers of watercolor washes. I work intuitively, and until the last layer is laid, I do not allow myself to treasure just one part of the piece; chances are that it will change with the next wash of color. I’ve found that if just one part becomes too precious, the fear of losing it stops me from moving forward. Through this body of work I’ve learned to appreciate the details in each layer, even though they will change and be transformed by subsequent layers. It’s reflective of the seasons of my life, which build on each other as time goes by. When I focus too heavily on one aspect of this life, it can freeze me in the fear of losing it, when in reality I believe that everything changes with time. These paintings are uncontrollable, prone to deviate from the things I want and expect them to do, but they are also full of freedom. The paint thrives when it is free from my attempts to control it, and in the same way, I find freedom when I place my trust in Jesus and allow him to control my life as I sit back and enjoy the process.