Reading from Matt Lamb's Blog site earlier today, I was thinking about how much I enjoyed reading his biography by Richard Speer.  In my own writing and reflecting, I have been looking at the why of doing something.  Why does one make art?  This is about the foundation of the action.  The intention.  The Intention that one holds and maintains through all manner of obstacles because it is dear to one's heart.  The Hero's Journey.  When the hero sets out on his or her quest, they'll do whatever it takes to complete the quest.  Because they know the importance and value of it.

A large part of the reason I enjoyed Matt Lamb's book-  "Matt Lamb: The Art Of Success"- is because Mr. Lamb holds such a strong intention for his painting.  It inspires me to hold my intention more consciously, and paint from that place.