Intuition is a condition and a tool that can be utilized for creating. My work often deals with this notion as I take rough ideas and put them into action. I let my subconscious take control of my brush, and I am never truly certain what the work will appear as, what colors will be included, or when the work will be completed. These are all feelings that come within. However this kind of work has been tricky. When there is too much attention centered on feelings of intuition, the conscious mind begins to take over, and the intuition is lost. Within the context of my oil paintings, much of my intuited energy is centered on mark making and color relationships upon the canvas. I regularly ask myself how the pigments speak to each other and what tensions do they hold. Within my mark making, I find that it reveals itself in active, energetic movement that more often than not appears fleeting and open. While I may not always understand where this energy comes from, it is something that I continue to explore in my study.