"Carousel"

This drawing, a whimsical grouping of horses,done in colored pencil, is one of my favorite pieces.It is the first drawing that I completed after having a baby.I did it during those early months,both wonderful and overwhelming, while trying to find my way as a new mother. I remember sitting at my drawing table while my daughter was napping,listening to her coo as she awakened,thinking,"I can still do this,I can be an artist and a mother!"
That baby is going to be 22 in a few days and her sister is 18. Once again I find myself overwhelmed.I am amazed at how quickly the time has passed. However, I do not mourn for days gone by. Although I enjoyed every minute of being with my children when they were small,I am so awed at what beautiful,strong young women they have become.It is so thrilling to watch them make their way in this world. They are both wise beyond their years and have accomplished so much in their still young lives.Better still is their unyielding passion to make this world a better place.I am proud beyond belief of my daughters and happy to say that 22 years later I am still an artist and a mother.