Although yesterday was gray and gloomy, I was full of purpose and had a clear agenda when I went down to my studio. But that plan was derailed when I pulled a frame off the storage shelf and out spilled a joyful assortment of paper trimmings from my first Marine Heatwave proof prints. Their spunky energy said, “Come play!” and I happily accepted the invitation. Placing slender scraps into abstract designs and photographing their graceful shadows made for a delightful morning.

This gift of time to dive deeply into a creative practice is something I treasure every day.