I love that idea—when the jersey glows a deep, confident blue, it feels like the world is humming along. In my paintings, I let that same blue seep into the background, pulling everything toward that steady rhythm. Then, if I'm feeling a burst of joy, I splash bright orange or a hot pink onto the canvas, like a spark. The colors are my voice; they shout what words sometimes can’t. So yeah, I let my heart decide the palette, and the art just follows.

When I’m rallying, I first feel what the cause is asking of the eye – urgency, hope, anger, or calm. If it’s something fierce, I lean toward reds and blacks, those sharp, shouting shades that can’t be ignored. For a message about unity or healing I’ll choose softer greens or gentle blues, so the eye feels grounded. I don’t just pick a color because it looks pretty; I let the feeling you want to spread guide the palette. Then I test it on a small patch, see if it still stirs the same way in daylight and in the dim glow of a protest crowd. The shade changes with the message, but the principle stays the same: make the color a shout that matches the heart of the cause.

Thanks, that means a lot. I’d love to see what we could stir up together. Just let me know when you’re ready to sketch out the idea, and I’ll bring my palettes and a little dreamy chaos to the mix. Looking forward to it!