Why Is the Journey of Making Art Just as Important as the End Result?
Q: Have you ever found more joy in the process than the outcome? & Q: What is a flow state, and why is it so powerful for me?
For me, the heart of my art isn’t just the finished sculpture—it’s the journey of creating it. While I love seeing a piece completed and on display, it’s the in-between—the quiet, focused, hands-on moments—that bring me the most joy. That’s where I find meaning.
There’s something incredibly grounding about entering a flow state, that mental space where time disappears and I become fully immersed in the work. I can spend hours sourcing materials, cutting and shaping leather, fitting each component together—and it feels like minutes. That state of total focus isn’t just productive; it’s therapeutic. It becomes a form of meditation, where the noise of the outside world fades and I’m left alone with the piece and my instincts.
Letting Go of Perfection
A big part of that process is allowing room for spontaneity. When I start a piece, I might have a rough vision or inspiration in mind—a character, a material palette, a luxury brand I want to incorporate—but I don’t rigidly plan every detail. I let the materials talk to me. I play with different combinations. I move things around. And then something clicks.
There’s joy in that dance between control and surrender. I don’t try to force the outcome. Some of my favorite details come from moments of intuition—where I step back, trust the process, and let the piece guide me.
Why I Keep Coming Back
That’s really what keeps me coming back to the studio day after day: the experience of discovery. Not just discovering what the piece will become, but discovering something about myself in the process. The patience it teaches. The problem-solving it demands. The fulfillment that comes from bringing something to life with your hands.
Even after hundreds of sculptures, that feeling never gets old. It’s why I document the process, why I share behind-the-scenes videos.
