“Thought Patterns” was created with the premise that we begin everyday as a new person. Each day we are reacting to fresh thoughts, actions, and environments, thereby bringing something unique to the table with each interaction. Approaching each painting with this mindset, I imposed a system by which to make creative choices that allows me to begin a new relationship with the work each day. By limiting each day's progress to a palette of three colors I attempt to create a finished piece in one sitting. If I am unsuccessful, the next day I start anew, retaining one color from the previous day and adding two new colors. This exercise is repeated until I am able to complete the piece in the given day’s time. I find freedom within this structure to release anything carried over from the “me” of the previous day that doesn’t serve the work. As a result, “Thought Patterns” is fully representative of a particular moment in time, and takes into account the deeply layered experience each individual has with the present moment.