A Sketchbook, Some Uncertainty, and a Surprising Return

A bit unsure—but quietly ready.

Up the steep stairs.

I paused. Through the open door, a seat. Waiting for me.

Sunlight shining on a sketchbook open in the middle, to some green watercolour leaves lying on a wooden board

As I carefully placed my sketchbook and tools on the table in front of me, familiar words filled the room.

Primary and secondary colours.

Sunlight shining on a sketchbook open in the middle, to a colour wheel drawn with creative splotches for swatches for all primary and secondary colours

Basics: yellow, red, blue.

Complements: orange, violet, green.

Subtle.

Essential.

Especially for shadows.

Sunlight shining on a sketchbook open in the middle, to some green watercolour leaves lying on a wooden board

As the afternoon unfolded, my sketchbook pages began to change.

Colours blended with intention.

Shapes loosened.

Shadows emerged.

Layering.

Listening.

Letting go.

Acrylics, years before.

Ink and watercolour, now.

New, but familiar.

Nothing wasted.

Still there.

Waiting.

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