When You Try Something New, Voila! Something in You Opens

There comes a moment in every art practice, and in every life,  when staying comfortable begins to feel quieter than curiosity.

Whether you are an artist standing in front of a blank canvas or a collector standing in front of a piece of art that surprises you, trying something new is often the very thing that reawakens inspiration.

In the studio, experimentation is where energy lives. A new tool, an unfamiliar color combination, a different surface, or even a shift in intention can unlock a freshness that routine alone can’t provide. When I allow myself to explore without expectation, something unexpected always emerges — a new rhythm, a softer gesture, a sense of movement I hadn’t planned. That’s where the magic begins.

Trying a new technique doesn’t mean abandoning your style. Quite the opposite. It often deepens it. It reveals layers of expression that were waiting just beneath the surface, quietly asking for space.

This idea extends beautifully beyond the studio.

As collectors, choosing something slightly outside your usual preferences can be just as transformative. A piece that challenges what you typically gravitate toward often becomes the one that grows with you the most. It shifts the energy of a space. It invites conversation. It reflects not just who you are, but who you’re becoming.

Art has a way of meeting us at the edge of growth.

When you bring a new piece into your home, especially one that feels different, you’re not just acquiring artwork. You’re marking a moment of expansion. A willingness to see differently. A readiness to live with intention, curiosity, and emotion.

Whether you’re experimenting with materials, marks, or meaning — or allowing your collection to evolve in unexpected ways, growth happens when we give ourselves permission to explore.

Voila, the most exciting work appears when we step just slightly beyond what feels familiar.