Design process

When designing anything, Brit usually starts from the point of color. She asks herself what colors she's feeling and then waits for the answer. Sometimes she feels the answer in a flash; other times it will take several minutes to receive all the color names. As Brit feels each answer, she takes each color out and lays it on the table, usually in "rainbow order". She works intuitively and asks her spirit guides and other angels for assistance when needed. Creating art is one of her ways of meditating and regaining the intuitive skills that she learned to shut off as a child. Once all the main colors are lying on my table, Brit then moves on to 'receiving' the actual design - the form and shape. 

Sometimes Brit sees the finished piece in her mind's eye before she even begins. Other times she has to let the design "come" to her, in which case she starts doodling. When doodling Brit oftentimes sings along with some happy music so that her mind is empty or otherwise occupied. She feels guided to doodle either using a pencil or to color using pastel pencils, the colors of which can be smeared and blended with her finger. While doodling, a simple line or shape will 'speak' to Brit. Sometimes it'll be an abstract color gradation; other times it will be a figure. Maybe a title will come to her at this time; maybe it won't come until the piece is finished. It's always a matter of trust. 

Then Brit asks herself what size and dimensions the piece should be. And an answer is always given and received. It is then that she cuts and prepares the substrate. And in the case of a color transition, Brit draws some rough guidelines (which she usually ignores anyway). 

To get a feel for the color combination and how the colors all relate to one another, Brit starts by laying a few tiles loosely on the substrate. It's then that maybe a few shades are added to the color combination. This is when Brit's interest in color theory reigns supreme. Once she feels confident that she's found her "rhythm", Brit begins laying tile directly into cement, regardless of whether it's a color gradation or a figure. Again, it's a matter of trust.

The days when much progress is made on an artwork are those when Brit completely loses herself in the work, when her mind is empty. Oftentimes much time will elapse without Brit noticing, as she is working in a trance.

Brit's artworks are really giant puzzles of color, with often a few dozen shades, as she wants each shade to be seen and felt. If one were to choose any shade, one will see it evenly repeated throughout the artwork, but not in a regulated, rigid way. To create the harmony and balance of colors in such a complex way of working, Brit has to be relaxed and free - working with a free hand from the client.

Brit wants to let every color shine because doing so reflects her philosophy that each person is equally important in the tapestry of life. Everyone has something to contribute.