She was born in the USA when I was teaching in Santa Ana and she was my subject. She then traveled with me unfinished to San Francisco, Oregon and back home via Washington and a one stop over in Africa in my hand luggage. She survived the trip unscathed and she’s been waiting patiently ever since for me to finish her story. She was a rather big girl and last year I decided to change some of her. I cut her right down the middle of her body and I removed her legs. Immediately her stance was much more appealing to me and she was less overwhelming. I knew I had the courage to finish her story. But again she had to be patient. I was hoping to finish her for my auction last year because she went rather beautifully with a painting I did with buildings, but I couldn’t get it finished in time and I am so over the moon to finish her today. The timing feels right and I adore her still and even more. Thank you for keeping me company today sweet Girl, I needed that and thank you for being so patient with me to finally finish you.