This piece had two titles and I believe its important to acknowledge both, The first title was Say and the second was Leaves. I will just need to use that title, Leaves, for another piece in the near future. Say won mainly due to the way I felt when I initially started the piece. It was a physical one where I scratched into the bronze acrylic and built up layers as if in a conversation. Say is about using your voice, saying what you feel, being upfront and honest, and asking for what you need. Sometimes my voice gets stuck. Lately I have learned it does more harm than good to keep your voice silent. Recently I have been saying things out loud to myself and I find that these little pep talks are much more beneficial than keeping the thoughts silent in my mind. Using your voice allows you to feel lighter and more care-free. Say has energy, it has vocals - it presents itself to be heard.

Plumeria Leaves from raking Joans yard, arugula leaves, purple shamrocks from my lanai, purslane, clam shells from my pen pal, wana, episcopal minter shells from my cousin, papaya flowers from Joan's garden, white dried algae from my staycation, lots of pattern, champagne currant like berries
bronze acrylic paint