I worked for several days on this new piece, I really like it and I finally believe that is what counts. A girlfriend of mine made an interesting comment via email to me recently saying she really loved my new worked but also liked the innocence of my other work. Somehow that struck a cord with me. I have been designing stamps, stationery and doing children's work so there is a innocence to it, I think the art is even naive. Now I find that I am stretching, growing and this feels good. A good start to the new year for me. Putting some things from the past behind me, really letting go of lost time this last year and missed opportunities. I have come to terms (or am determined to come to terms with) the fact that being forced to slow down for months (which was actually a complete halt at times) caused me to grow in other ways. What do I really want this year? Definitely good health, intimacy with God. Peace in all my relationships. And maybe... A style/career shift for me.