Children ’ s art has been an inspiration and teacher for me . A child ’ s fearlessness , raw simplicity , self-assuredness and ability to capture the essence take my breath away . Unlike a child I sometimes find myself getting stuck in the comfortable and the known , not giving myself permission to play and explore . I can over think and refine till the vitality is gone . I will become so concerned about making something good or messing up that I stop taking chances and don ’ t allow myself to step to the unknown and let the painting blossom . Being present in the unknown is where the good stuff happens . A child with no fear of failure and open to world before them easily allows spirit to flow through .