There are two ways I need to remind myself to be free: Be free to experiment Be free to explore. A big, blank canvas is a reminder of the first point. It is a symbol of possibility and it is a challenge to fill the space in any way I want. It is a challenge to be less careful and use a lot of paint, something that is tough when you are on a budget. Once I start, I remind myself to be immediate with the materials, use less hesitation and more intuition. I learn much more this