Today marks the completion of the first in a series of twelve paintings based on two very simple but pivotal concepts. Concepts absolutely central to our lives, yet ones we're often reluctant to recognize, slow to name out loud and cautious to embrace. I'm talking about time and grace.

I don't have all the details worked out just yet nor do I have a formal artist statement drafted. I'll be working on that as the new year continues and will post those updates here as they develop. For now, I'm simply acting on gut instinct and a very real sense that I've stumbled upon a subject matter, a philosophy and a process that I cannot ignore. Here's an overview:

The subject matter: Time and Grace. Time is fleeting, it's one-directional and it cannot be altered. Grace is freely offered by a loving creator to redeem lives and remove shame. It can only be rejected or received.

Philosophy: Each day is a new beginning. And while today is colored by yesterday's mistakes and successes, It need not be anchored to either. It's uncharted, unpredictable, short-lived and beautiful in its own right.

Process: A daily approach to the canvas with alternating intentions. Day one; make simple, direct and bold marks. Day two; review, reflect and alter yesterday's marks with semi-transparent layers and equally bold remarks. A month-long tug between these two intentions yields a beautiful, authentic and unscripted story. A dynamic journal built upon itself. Ever-changing, always growing and self-informing.

In an attempt to be true to the experiment, to be honest to the precepts of both grace and time, to propel the discoveries forward and to keep me from fixating on the progress or outcome on any single painting, I've decided to give each one away as soon as it's completed. Friends, family, I hope you've got some room on your walls.