January flew by, and it’s hard to believe February is already here. The painting plans I had kind of stalled—there’s a lot I can blame it on: work, the kids, just not enough hours in the day. But the truth is, I haven’t quite found a balance for everything yet.

Since diving into the world of event painting, I’ve had to dust off some tools I hadn’t really used since art school. Rulers. Yes, rulers! The kind I used to draw hallways and stairwells back in college. In portrait painting, perspective doesn’t always play a big role. But in event painting, where I’m capturing the essence of a room, even the slightest deviation in line can distort the entire space. It's incredible how a few carefully placed lines can transform a blank canvas into a bustling room.