Today I went to a lecture at the New York Botanical Garden given by Tony Avent, a well-respected nursery owner and plantsman from Raleigh, NC. It was so great to listen to an expert speak in scientific terms, so familiar to me from my own studies. I have a degree in Horticulture and following that, over 20 years ago, I earned a certificate in Botanical Illustration at NYBG. It was like coming home to be in that lecture a hall and listen to someone speak while actually using botanical Latin when identifying plants.

These daily studio notes lead toward my 2026 solo exhibitions in New York City and  Poughkeepsie, NY.