On Friday, I submitted my completed thesis for the award of my MVA. This, in addition to the accompanying practical elements I’ve worked on over the past two years, and continue to work on for my graduating exhibition in early November, has been deeply personally fulfilling. The thesis submission, though, particularly, marked a significant-milestone-reached and the coming together of much research and accompanying conceptual processes. I am so very pleased with and excited by, the outcomes of my project - only the viva and exhibition to go now! What I love most about visual art is the relative freedom - the freedom to think, explore, express, experiment, research and create! The MVA process has helped me find, refine and shape my artistic voice and I am very grateful for all of the learning and maturing experiences it’s provided me. I am especially grateful to my supervisor and mentor, Dr Elizabeth Shaw (no relation incidentally!) for her ongoing support, constructive feedback and stimulation. Somehow, I feel this is only the beginning …