Joy
Pastel, colored pencil, graphite and Irish linen thread on paper
16 x 20 framed

From the WHEN WOMEN WERE BIRDS SERIES, a nod to the book by Terry Tempest Williams. I first read the book in 2017 and it has haunted me since. Essentially, Terry is working through the life lessons instilled by her mother as well as those from her own experiences. It is a powerful read, and has left me thinking about myself, my experiences, and how they relate to my Mother’s. I long to have those conversations with her and can do that through art making. My Mother has been a strong influence in my life despite her passing decades ago.

Is about the importance of relationships and connection.