My collage work is converging upon my painting work. I finished two large pieces that were taken directly from collage's. I have a firm grasp on both the paintings and the collage work. I am discovering the unexpected freedom that comes by limiting the areas in which I work. In college they teach you to explore in many different areas, to try and come up with that one idea that is going to make you hit it big. Now I see that as I limit those directions I am freer to explore in one small area. By chipping away in that one area I have much more freedom and discovery. Its like if you were digging a hole, the most effective way to get the job done would be to focus your attention in one area. If you just dig here and there you will never get the thing dug.

We got a modern couch frame from someone who works with Shannon and I spent all of Sunday in my pj's sewing cushions. Missy has claimed it as her own.

I have had a heavy dose of art this week. There is something about the end of winter when everyone comes out from their cocoons and deals begin to be made. All the work that has been stacking up inside studios starts to see the light of day. Shannon and I went to a great show at the Blue Spiral last night. So many inspiring works of art, including some of Michael Sherrill's that I have only seen in print.