I drew this shape on a condolence card I made this morning. I call the shape a memory knot.

Knots have always symbolised remembering.

Colin McCahon, one of a painter-heroes, talked of making signs and symbols to live by.

I realise that this memory knot has, quite unconsciously, become one of mine.

I think this whole year in terms of art will be about making the haphazard intentional -refining and focussing my big feelings, my from-the-heart artwork into something sharper, stronger, deeper.

I cannot wait to see where this year takes me.