Artist Reply: Rebecca.... You moved MY heart with your kind and warm comments regarding this piece. I have tears in my eyes as I type this. I think some things will always bring those tears to our eyes. Thank you again. Cynthia

Artist Reply: Thank you so much Sara for your warm and inspiring words. Yes, cathartic indeed as is much of what I've done since I began painting in June of this year. God works in mysterious ways and gave me this outlet to express emotions I've boxed in for most of my life and didn't even realize it as I always considered myself a very open and expressive person. Thank you again, Cynthia

Artist Reply: Gregor......thank you for your comments. Yes, it does lean a bit to the organic side, doesn't it? I have many pieces that include moss, bark, leaves, crystals, pine needles...just whatever calls me. Painted some Cottonwood leaves yesterday with metallic colors and made a vase of hickory bark. Think I might be a nature girl? lol Growing up in Tennessee...I lived in trees and was often laying down gazing into the creek just amazed at the beauty of nature....This amazement has never faded, only grown stronger. Again, thank you!