Have you ever Googled yourself? A few years ago I did and found out that the first ever abstract painting I did as a young teen (circa 1973) is now in the University of Guelph archives! The painting was chosen to tour Canada in a student exhibition and was never returned. Thankfully we have now transitioned to the digital age and they sent me a digital image of my painting. It was exactly as I remembered it and provided perfect inspiration for the colour washes in Winter Light 1 and 2. I used ink on fabric for the first time with this piece. Another transition.