It stops me thinking about what is intended to be transmitted? Many times they are emotions, other times messages, many times they seek to make an impression... I marvel at thinking about the possibilities of techniques, textures and materials... although personally it is a capacity that I would love to explore but I always put it off. 

 I can speak for myself, I never convey messages, I like to convey the emotions that strike me as I paint.
This last painting, for example, is not even finished and already I am satisfied with it, and I don't get that often.