February has been a month of returning to the studio with intention. The world outside has been muted and gray, so I’ve been choosing color on purpose.
I started a 100-day project with a simple goal. Paint daily. No pressure to make anything perfect or even particularly good. Just show up and let color lead. Some days the work feels effortless. Other days it feels awkward and unfinished. Ii'm trying to welcome both.
There’s something grounding about a daily practice in winter. It creates rhythm when the days blur together. It reminds me that creativity doesn’t need ideal conditions. It just needs attention.
Lately, I’ve been reaching for brighter palettes than usual. Vibrant blues, warm pinks, unexpected combinations. Not because they’re trending, but because they change how I feel while I’m working. Color has a way of lifting the room, even when the light outside stays flat.
This season isn’t about big breakthroughs. It’s about consistency, curiosity, and letting imperfect work exist. Painting through winter feels less like pushing forward and more like keeping a small flame lit.
If you’ve been craving a shift this month, maybe it’s as simple as choosing color. On the page. In your home. In the way you spend a few quiet minutes each day.
