My ArtBook Creative Process

Let me share a little about my creative process writing Painted by Rain, my debut artbook- I am a runner, I don’t run long or fast, but I love it. I run to quiet the noise and let in the light. As I run, and relax, a spark of beauty catches my eye, so I stop quickly to photograph. This happens all along my run. Later, when I am home, the photo becomes a key to unlock my emotions, something in it speaks to my heart. And I write, using the photo as inspiration to help me voice my thoughts. I know when the poem is getting close to expressing what I need to say because I feel a pressure in my chest, like my heart is literally swelling.