I believe that Life holds out certain moments that are specifically meant for us.

I call them "held-spots".

Sometimes they just appear - other times we can deliberately seek them out.

But either way they become meaningful experiences that mark our existence.

Once I find my subject, I look for the meaning behind this discovery. 

For me, this process follows a path of self-search and individual growth.

I use my art to help me find my way.

To go this route requires an essential connection -

a relationship with something greater than the individual self.

Through this connection comes an education.

These held-spots are part of the learning.

For instance, here is an example of how I discovered a "held-spot" 

and how it taught me that its magic is very particular...

I saw this leaf on the back deck as I was feeding the cat. 

I wasn't looking for it - it just caught my eye.

The wind blew it there.

It held something. 

And I was held by it.

Then the wind blew it slightly away and it lost its magic.