Creativity isn't a choice for me, it’s a necessity. From my early days exhibiting artwork across the Twin Cities to a nearly two-decade hiatus spent focused on family and a traditional career, the impulse to create never faded. Today, I am moving past the 'practical' to embrace my original purpose. After years of holding back, the studio doors are open again and the words are flowing. Life is short. Do what brings you joy and support the creators who help make the world a little more interesting. -Ryan Cairns