Reworking older pieces reminds me that creativity doesn’t always mean starting fresh. Even small changes can reignite my connection to painting and help me feel grounded again. In uncertain times, returning to a familiar canvas is a quiet way to move forward and rediscover my flow.

To me, painting small like this is much more difficult than painting a giant canvas. I think there are a unique set of skills needed for both. While painting, I was discouraged in how long it took me to pull a composition out of each piece and I changed the surface texture dramatically when I was half way through each piece.