Ramona, I read the poem you posted as a tribute to Rosie, and then looked at the "Little Gems" how it started and finished...it brought me to tears, especially the one where she's standing in the garden. I've dealt with that twice myself.
P.S. Your work is beautiful. I work in pastel, but have been trying to master oils for the past 5yrs.
P.S. Your work is beautiful. I work in pastel, but have been trying to master oils for the past 5yrs.