Begin Again is part of my “Change in Motion” series developed for my ASC Regional Artists Project Grant received in January, 2020. “Change in Motion” grant began as a personal journey as my life underwent drastic changes, but soon evolved into a more global concept of change as the pandemic and events of 2020 unfolded. Begin Again is an expressionistic landscape capturing the energy of life in bloom, the essence of change & growth, and the peaceful tranquility of the rolling hills of nature. The painting also reflects my travels to Ireland, the interplay of dichotomy & harmony, and a search for peace amidst the flux of 2020 changes.