It Takes Nature to Nurture....Seriously Part 2

I actually have been serious this past month. I am walking my talk and reconnecting with my passion and Muse. I've been working on new paintings, experimenting, weaning some of the boxes, and shooting some new experimental (arty) profile shots. More to come, more to do but it is a new start. Seriously.

One of the steps I took to reconnect was to go to the Chicago Botanical Gardens, specifically the Japanese Gardens. I fell in love with them in Portland, OR and here. Here is a lot closer. Before I visually take you on this personal path, I have to buy a vowel. Yoo-hoo, Vanna. They let me in anyway. It helps to have the right connections or good karma.
My path so far this year has been interesting, frustrating, exciting, doubtful, and rewarding....in terms of personal and artistic growth.

Nothing linear about it:

I worked through my fears and doubts and made my decision to continue on my chosen path. Just needed to cross some mental hurdles and blocks, take a hiatus and make new connections.

What I discovered waiting for me:

OM MANI PADME HUM
The Jewel in the Lotus
Brings joy and peaceful vibrations

resulting in:

"Endearing Geisha"
Mixed Media on Recycled Corrugated Cardboard Panel