SPECIFICATIONS

Frame: 11” x 14” (showcasing 8” x 10” print)

Each print:

• is signed in bottom right corner

• is numbered x/10 in the bottom left corner

• includes a high quality scan of sketchbook planning for the piece

• includes a personalized thank you note

• includes a donation to the Adult Congenital Heart Association

ABOUT THE PIECE

The original piece was created for the Creative Hearts Designs Fundraiser art auction, created and hosted by @cardiartist and @playfulgorilla. For 2025, the auction proceeds were donated to the Adult Congenital Heart Association (@acha_heart).

“Decision Paralysis” was inspired by so many things.

Visually, there was a day while Alyx and I were working in northern Indiana where I stopped and looked out the window at the sunset on the trees behind our room. In a place where it may not be obvious to look for beauty, there it was. The orange glow highlights contrasted on the blue snow shadows were so comforting and warming, and I wanted to bring that back to life.

Sometimes we find ourselves faced with a difficult decision. Sometimes it’s hard to make the “right” choice, right? That’s how I felt when I was approached about participating in this art auction. I had no idea what to paint, how to paint watercolor on wood, and, maybe most importantly, I didn’t consider myself a professional artist. “I don’t care about any of that, I like your stuff, I want you to do this!” is basically what I was met with after sharing my imposter syndrome with @cardiartist. Then I had the real problem, what was I going to paint, and how was I going to watercolor on a piece of wood?

You know those moments when you’re procrastinating and you’re not sure why? I was putting it off. The imposter syndrome was deep rooted, and I had no idea what I was going to paint! I had found a solution to the, “How?” part, (watercolor ground, look it up!) but was still clueless as too, “What?” The auction date was approaching, and I still had no idea what to do.

After Alyx and I’s Indiana gig had finished, I found myself looking back on that sunset in Indiana when everything was so beautiful. I remembered that orangey-blue evening, when I found beauty where it wasn’t expected, and then even quicker remembered how it made me feel. I felt that sense of calm and peace. That was how I wanted to feel now! Not panicking over what to paint! I want to be relaxed, calm, peaceful.

My lack of making a decision brought me to a place of panic, and my decision to paint that sunset brought me back to that place of peace.

All this to say, I hope this print inspires people to make that tough decision! Take that uncertain step! It’s scary but it’s right there, you gotta do it! The sun is setting, you can’t spend all night in the woods. Go!

The “right” choice is the one you make.

(p.s. the universe (God, Buddha, Allah, etc.) is guiding you. which is why there’s no trees blocking your path to the “right”.)