21 Years in, what I’ve learned about inspiration…

I used to think inspiration was something you either had or didn't. Twenty-one years in, I know better. It's not a switch — it's a tide. And the longer I stay away from the easel, the harder it is to return.

Here's what I've learned about working with that, instead of against it — including where I actually find my creative spark on the hardest days, and the simple trick I use to ease back into painting without the pressure of a "real" piece.