Another beautiful day here in Arkansas. The Natural State has a lot of hidden beauty. I never know what treasure hides just beyond the trees or around the next bend in the road. The forest never fails to surprise me, I can visit an area and a few weeks later it is completely transformed in to a different magical place.

Often, my work follows a similar path. I will sketch and plan but in the end the creation takes over. Telling me why it needs big ears, how many teeth it will have, and sometimes even changing completely.

I allow this process as I feel that this provides an organic quality to my creatures. I have never enjoyed a rigid plan when it comes to my work. I prefer to respond to the piece as it develops.

This is not the way I was taught in college. However I believe that each person has the duty to develop their own working style. If artists do not develop then art does not grow. It is important for artists to learn how to express themselves in a way that is authentic.

Friday’s are always a rush day for me. I need to finish up this weeks projects, make forms for next week’s work, and clean the studio. I hope your day is filled with new discoveries and joy.

George from Enchantedland