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“Rainy dreary days are good for crocheting and sunny days are good for drawing.”

“I like to use oil paints on a reflective surface, bending the light to my will.”

“My day begins softly.”

“Ink is a simple material, but it’s given me everything I have in my life. It allows precision but demands surrender.”

“These four hours every afternoon are sacred, and if anyone disturbs me, I will bite their head off as my poor family knows all too well.”

“I feel safe here.”

“Music is a crucial part of my routine, guiding me into an unconscious, fluid state where ideas emerge freely.”

“I have a day job, too, so studio time is precious.”

“If the landlord would allow me to install a shower, I would probably move in for real. Sadly, it’s a no-go.”

“The longer I paint, the more I realize what I don’t know or cannot do. Simply exploring the material could keep a person busy forever.”

“I’ve tried establishing routines, but I always end up reverting to a more spontaneous approach.”

“The experience of beginning with literally a white cube was actually very cathartic.”