Speaking is probably the third-best way I communicate. Writing is a significant part of my creative process, and I always carry a commonplace book with me. I fill pages with notes, research, material test pages, and reflections before committing to a composition, medium, or subject when developing a specific idea.

Writing allows me to think through concepts, test possibilities, and clarify my intentions. If I cannot write about an idea clearly, I am unlikely to produce an image that satisfies me. Likewise, if I cannot communicate an idea through writing or visual means, I certainly will not be able to speak about it with confidence. For me, writing and image-making is a deeply interconnected practice, each helping to shape and strengthen the other.