She was born in Italy in our beautiful upper room of the monastery, in Orvieto. She travelled over the seas home with me and waited patiently all year for me to finally finish her. Sometimes the sheer size of these souls overwhelm me but only until I start painting them. Once I started painting her, she flowed, from beginning to end. I totally love the form she took, I don’t often have a say over the form they take... They tend to go where they need to and I am better not to fight it.

They bring their own delight to me.

I stuck with a limited palette and it seemed to work well.

She embarks on her final voyage to her forever home and I’m so grateful that she’s on her way. I trust my sweet Bearer will travel with grace and mercy and arrive in one piece.

#sendingwithsomuchlove