The conference was a magical and inspiring event and my hat is off to the organizers and volunteers who made it such a seamless and exciting event! 

The conference allowed us to converse and think deeply about our art as personal expression.

For me it is striving to find  the balance and blend of

• content and narrative,
• fine technique and attention to detail
• personal style

Three early ways we can start to do this:

• Create a personal palette of colors that resonate for us indivdually
• Pay extra attention to sides and back of pieces
• Naming a piece early on (without alot of analyzing, but a quick thought from the heart or gut) helps me identify what the essence of the piece might be– of course, allowing that to morph and change is equally important!