Happy New Year Everybody!
(you can click on the photos to the left to enlarge them and see the detail)
I hope your holiday festivities were wonderful. Between Christmas & New Years is always a busy time when you have a huge, wonderful family. So I spent a lot of time with family, and not as much in my studio.
But last night, yes New Years Eve, I had just put my lasagna in the oven to bake and I had an inspiration - that kind of excited, can't let it go, gotta use my hands and create sort of inspiration. I'm getting together with my very best girlfriend for many, many years to celebrate our Christmas together this coming Saturday. She's had an unbelievably difficult 2008 and through the most impossible situations she's stayed positive and strong.
While they say adversity builds strength... Angela had no idea how much strength she really had in her. After being hit by a car and crushing her lower spinal column, having a major back surgery, then rehab and ongoing therapy, she's been incredible. Most people would find themselves wallowing in self-pity and crying. Not Ang, she pulled up the courage from deep inside, got involved with a spinal support group - that prior to the accident she organized & taught through the rehabilitation facility she works at - and became a persevering patient.
It's hard to be the student once you've been the teacher. I admire you Ang - you have an undivided love for life and have learned that living in the moment is truly precious! I made this piece of art for you... to celebrate love & life!
Happy New Year! 2009 will bring you much success, love & joy!
