Took a break from getting ready for delivering the art to the Locust Grove site in Poughkeepsie this weekend and went to the wholesale nursery to see what’s new. The Itoh peonies were in bloom and I managed not to buy one. I’m so proud of myself for not succumbing to its gorgeous seduction. I can see why the pollinators can’t resist. Being around all these flowers is so calming for me. They are such ephemeral miracles. After my excursion, I worked on paperwork all afternoon for the show. Getting all the little details right takes so much concentration. Glad I’m an organized person in general or this would have taken 15 times as long. Created a price list which can be printed for handout at the show or distributed as a pdf file. Double and triple checked the details & sent it off to the curator. Moments later, of course, I found an error. Isn’t that always the way!

This is a daily journal of my creative efforts as I prepare for my Solo exhibition at Locust Grove in Poughkeepsie, NY, from June 5 – September 15, 2026 and my November exhibition in Chelsea, New York City.