Perhaps art’s more direct and meaningful roles are how it makes us feel and the stories it can tell. Surrounded as I was by regional art that showed the beauty and harshness of a landscape and the fortitude and joy of humans in that landscape, I think it must have played a part in informing my strong sense of individual self and my desire to adventure in the world.

Art gives meaning to our lives. It tells stories, encourages reflection, calms nerves, stimulates thought. I’ll explore all this in my posts here, with reflections on my own life and through interviews with artists and art collectors. I hope to provide you with inspiration for surrounding yourself with art whenever and however you can.