09/02/2026
Started this piece almost five years ago.
I abandoned it about two years ago and left it sitting in a corner of my studio because I couldn’t solve a structural/design problem. Every time I looked at it, I knew something wasn’t right, but I just couldn’t see the answer.
Then, a week or so ago, I happened to glance at it—and boom! I suddenly saw exactly what needed to be done. Sometimes you just have to step away long enough for the solution to find you.
It’s done! 🎉 I’m calling my mold maker!
There’s only one bittersweet part of this moment. My mom’s prophecy came true. Whenever she would come to my studio and see the unfinished piece, she’d tell me, “If you keep taking your time with this, I might not be around to see you finish it.”
She was right. 😔
I wish she were here to see it now.
Oh, the sacrifices artists make for beauty’s sake! 😔
