We are so lucky that we have complete freedom to enjoy art. As a painter and as people who enjoy looking at paintings, every day we have this gift. As a painter, I wake up knowing I can paint today. I may have no idea what or how I’ll paint. That’s fine – I love the serendipity of seeing where the paint will lead me. Sometimes though I have a clear vision in my mind and that’s great too because I can start out working towards that goal. The paint of course may, and often does, have different ideas and completely change the subject and style! But that’s fine too: it’s fun, often illuminating – often the road less travelled - always a voyage. As lovers of art, we’re living in an awesomely ama