Please see url below for my flickr group photo's
My disease (Morgellons) left me bedridden for a number of years, the last couple years things have been in remission. Though I still have difficulties, I feel I've been given a second chance.
I hadn't touched art for a long time. I forced myself to sit at the computer for longer periods and found a draw program that I enjoyed. It brought out my creative side and allowed me to express myself again.
Eventually I began painting acrylics. In this last year I was finally able to tolerate sunlight and get outdoors. For me it was like seeing things for the first time. I had such appreciation for nature, the sights, the sounds, the smells.
I was given a camera and couldn't get enough of recording what excited me.
Art for me is exploration and appreciation of our maker's creativity. Every plant, flower, has it's own dimensions and quirkiness that I find lovely, sometimes humorous and beautiful. Flowers are the natural jewels of the planet.
I bought a home in a rural area and inherited a wonderful garden. Watching the variety of flowers blossom and grow is like a opening a new gift every day.
Much of my time has been consumed with restoring the garden and bringing it back up to it's fullest glory.
For now I can't get enough of photographing the growing stages of my garden. My long term plan is to press flowers and utilize the colors and textures in assemblage and collage. I am passionate about preserving nature, growing organic and advocating. I hope to show this love through my art.
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