I paint miniature watercolors; portals offering glimpses of the delicateness and majesty of life. We are so often bombarded with imagery today, the experience is often unpleasant and rarely consensual. I think it can force us into a state of vague disconnect. The charm of tiny art is that you can only fully observe the content of each piece by focused choice. When you choose to look closely at 'the other', you allow yourself to develop new understandings, strengthening compassion and empathy, expanding the space where the self and the other overlap. I choose to focus my art primarily on wildlife in our natural world. The gorgeous landscapes of this violent, magical planet are an honor to behold. The global environment is hanging in a delicate balance and it is within our power to preserve the gift of life. The polarity of connecting to distinctive aspects of nature on a personal level is that we can realize our total unity while simultaneously feeling our smallest. My art aims to call attention to the fragility of life, the importance of choice, the value of connection, and the potentiality of the tiny. I hope this work deepens your connection with life in all of its forms, and helps remind us that tiny choices can have a big impact. Jaimee Lee