The Rose Series   1981-1982

The Rose Series, and the woman who was my model, awakened the necessity for dramatic unforeseen change.  The evolution of this series forced an awareness that I never anticipated as a young mother. In an agonizing process, I left family life to develop my painting by myself. In 2025, these paintings are rolled up. I often think about the impact of creating them. In retrospect, the decisions I made as a painter and a mother were healthy, courageous and authentic, given the circumstances. My ongoing friendship with Rose, whom I consider my true sister, over forty years later, continues to challenge and inspire me as does my relationship with each of my children.