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In life there is generally an ebb and flow, a rhythm to our days.  Our days become our weeks and our weeks become our years. That cannot be said for this year 2020.

For artists, our work is more than a job.  It is who we are, the ‘work’ is our breath.  During this ‘stay at home as much as you can’ time, there have been long periods of peace and calm (if you do not go out or watch the news).  There have also been long expanses of being frozen.  Here in the U.S., life is just not feeling so stable right now.  I think Mother Nature is trying to remind us that our space here on this star in this galaxy at this time, should not be wasted. 

I am trying to go easy on myself and just create, trying to use this time wisely, trying to find the lessons.  We had a Covid-19 scare a few weeks ago.  We were not infected, but many were.  These moments shape us whether we admit it or not, good, and not so good.  I have always tried to be positive in these situations but this one is tough. 

Looking at the art that I have created over the years, there has been the common thread of beauty in the world around my region.  From the sculptures of native animals and people to the paintings of dragonflies and trees.

While writing this post, I was looking at a painting I had done a while ago.  I wonder when we can get back to that simplicity.

Thank you for reading and please, be safe.