As someone who is in front of the computer for most of the work week, I treasure the time _away_ from it. I absolutely relish the ability to make something tactile as well as to express beauty in a way that others can appreciate beyond cyberspace (of course, yes yes I know, you are seeing only the cyberspace version of these paintings, but what can you do: this medium has to be the message – until you come to my studio or one of my shows!).