Listening to Yourself

                                                           open windows 1997
How many times I hear

the soft whispering of new-

try this, or what if..

'No, no one is doing that!'

I think.

'Thats because you should do it!'

my muse smirks.

Stuffed to the Gills 1989

There have been many times when I started or tried a new technique, only to abandon it. Later, and sometimes years later- it became trendy! For example, back in the 80's I did several pieces that were totally free applique- free edge applique. I was told children love my work. This was not taken seriously. It's taken so many years and even now I find it hard to let go and let myself try unusual approaches- even in this era of free experimentation. So my artistic goal this year, well one, will be to do just that and see where it leads. GO FOR IT!

                                                               purple connections 1988