Life has a way of knocking the breath right out of you. Sometimes for good and others out of pain. My sweet younger brother, Donnie, passed away last week. Although we knew it was his time and ultimately for the best, my breath seemed to get caught somewhere in my throat. I loved him with all my heart. He truly was a gift from God and helped me through some very difficult times. His smile and his love will always remain in my heart.

While I worked through this breathless stage of grieving, I found comfort and solace among my friends! Some of my friends were here with me at Jane Dunnewold studio in San Antonio during our Art Cloth Mastery. They were there for me in love and support.

I also found my breath as I began to dive into my work of bright and beautiful colors! This thickened dye screen printing technique that I just learned energized my soul. I know the Don would have loved these.

Thank you friends for your support, and thank you Don for your radiant smile!