Items in my mix…

Graphic Design has always been a fascination. Flat expanses of color with limits on hue, value, and saturation give your eyes space to land and rest. Repetition of elements may lead you into detail of the element, but also construct a larger shape.

Fine Art defined as stretching from realism to abstraction is a passion. Likewise it is important to bridge the thought of a gap between fine art and graphic design.

Procreate is a wonderful tool. it can be invigorating carrying a sketchbook full of possibilities. The tools within Procreate are flexible and customizable - with a little effort the tools within can be bent like a paperclip. Like a paperclip it is great to have a backup of what you are manipulating just in case the wire breaks.

Computer languages allow creative tasks that were previously tedious and error prone to be attempted. Creating the program to accomplish a given task may in itself be quite the effort, but can be rewarding in itself.

Teaching comes with the potential to see a spark in the dark to grow into true enthusiasm and expertise. Learning from a student is the apex of teaching.

Mistakes provide great opportunities to learn more and often take an artist down a new or forgotten path. Those can be rewarding trips.