29/05/2026
I was excited to paint horses as we stepped into the Year of the Horse and a new phase.
Full of optimism, I began this painting convinced that good things were on the horizon.
What followed was a period that tested many of us. Plans shifted, uncertainty crept in, and the road ahead felt far less predictable than expected. At times I felt knee-deep in manure, drained of creative energy and wondering what had happened to all those good things that were supposed to be just around the corner.
Somewhere along the way this painting took on a new meaning.
We don’t have the luxury of looking into a crystal ball to see what the future holds. We can make plans, dream big and set our course, but some things remain beyond our knowing.
What carries us through are the people around us. The ones who remind us who we are, help us find our footing again, and encourage us to keep moving forward when the path isn’t clear.
The future may be unknown, but the road is rarely travelled alone.
Beyond the Known
