When I think of my sister, I think of someone inspiring and fearless, with the courage to make her dreams real. I also think of growing up together and being each other’s company and playmate, partnering in creating fantastic worlds out of our imagination, playing for hours in the backyard under the trees, and growing up together. We are similar and different in many ways, and that makes our bond so special. Love you Lauren Fair and I’m so glad we just happened to be in the same family! A few snaps from the trip to France earlier this month, which was a dream. And PS–Check out her photography here–she’s amazing!
It’s my favorite time of year! For a brief window of time during the Spring, the heavenly cherry blossoms visit and can be seen all over the landscape. This painting here, “Discovery,” was inspired by the cherry blossom trees around Fairmount Park, as a setting for the famed equestrian Terese Renz, who was the first female to own her own circus. 
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Spring has sprung, and Easter just passed! There’s starting to be blossoms on the trees and nature plays of tug or war of frost and sunlight. In this atmosphere I have finished a master painting after Fragonard, “The Chase”.
come out. I think of Elizabeth Vigee Le Brun, the favorite portrait painter of Marie Antoniette who made it fashionable to wear light, cotton clothing comfortable for moving and working. Her style was so influential that she even convinced the queen to sit for a portrait wearing a simple cotton dress, unheard of in that time.