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Painting for me is always the feeling of letting go, of being led, of not being alone, of following urges and heating up. Imagine being heavily wrapped in energy, excitement, trust and warmth all at once, and you don't want to leave that. You want to stay there and observe the outcome.

Inspiration-

Gina Kaz is my daughter and a singer-songwriter. We are blessed in this life to be mother-daughter, and we also share the joy of being artists together. Often, her music and lyrics find their way into my paintings.

Recently, we were both touched and moved when a breast cancer survivor connected to one of my pieces that had Gina's inspiring lyrics from her song, "Strength," superimposed over the image.

Gina's lyrics-

What seems blurry is only an undone thread

Gather them up hold them close nothing has changed

Give me the strength to live with love all around me

Strength to carry on.