The ability to notice
Deeply appreciate
The miracle of light
Falling on objects
Is a gift

I paint because it is necessary
For me
To examine the world
To communicate
Visually

My desire to understand
How roots burrow in rock
How color behaves in water
Initiates
Many small discoveries

There is much to explore
I often feel inadequate
Yet cannot abandon the quest
For everyday wonders or
A higher level of skill

The process of painting
Requires total presence in the moment
Heightened concentration
Brings revelations which
I attempt to share

A successful
Painting communicates
My vision
And
My feeling