There are many people in my life for whom without I would not be the Artist I am today, I have decided to use this space to say thank you to all of the people who have supported me and guided me throughout my journey.
There are a few teachers who's voices I will always hear. Diane Rath, my first teacher, thank you for daring to teach children as if they were adults. Bill L. Parks, I still hear your voice when I draw, I hope you are happy where you are now. Cheryl Cooper, for teaching me to paint without fear.
And Thomas B. Allen my Mentor. Thank you for believing in me, for seeing in me what I could not, and for having the courage to tell me. May you find peace in the world between lives, and live again to draw your heart out.
Friends and Family.
Sharla for introducing me to my faerie friends, and changing the direction of my Art, twice. Anne, for being my faerie friend. Aaron for being patient while I found my voice. Mom and Dad for always supporting my choice to be an Artist, and putting me through Art School.
Amma, thank you for all the great hugs, and for advising me to return to painting when I had abandoned the quest.
Photo: Mary Stuart NY Times
