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Every artist carries something at the heart of their practice—an idea, a question, or a way of seeing that continues to shape the work as it evolves. In this conversation, Tara Harris reflects on an artistic practice shaped by instinct, imagination, and an openness to the unexpected. Her paintings often evoke landscapes, yet extend beyond the depiction of familiar places into more personal and imaginative territories. Through an intuitive approach to painting, she allows images to emerge and evolve through an ongoing dialogue with the canvas. Her work reveals an interest in the possibilities of the creative process, where uncertainty, experimentation, and discovery become part of the language of painting. In this chapter of The Core Message , we explore the thoughts and experiences that continue to shape her artistic journey. Reflecting on her relationship with painting, the nature of creative freedom, and the ongoing search for a more personal form of expression, Tara considers what i...