Even with detailed sketches and carefully planned compositions, artistic decisions continue to evolve as we interact with materials, discover unexpected results, and reconsider our intentions. Envisioning allows us to move beyond what is physically in front of us.

When I look at my increasingly crowded camera roll, I don't see hundreds of unfinished artworks. I see hundreds of moments when young artists were learning to trust their ideas. And I cannot imagine a more rewarding thing to witness. Because sometimes the most beautiful part of an artwork is everything that happens before it is finished.