What painting teaches us
that things can go wrong
that things can be put right
give it time – drying time
pay attention and listen
to what the canvas has to say
don’t be afraid to experiment
try out fresh colours or add
a few extra lines here and there
the medium has its own eloquence
try to see what is there to see
hiding in plain sight or
behind the closed door
think of it as furniture
that may be turned around
in room so that everything
eventually comes together
try to think inside and
outside of the frame
and never admit defeat
John Lyons