It's not often I get misty-eyed at work, but today I had so many new "likes" on the JUURI Facebook page and I got curious, so I asked where all these new friends were from.
Sometimes I feel like I'm struggling to make art in a tiny space in a moderately-small town in a most-often-ignored state in the US of A, a country which is more isolated than we think. But your sweet responses have reminded me that the beauty I create here is enjoyed by people not only all over the US, but all over the world. You guys inspire my socks off and give me power to make more art! Wawawawah I might cry for real.

Kyosuke Tchinai's paintings are truly remarkable and extremely unique in the way they combine Japanese traditional style with more of a "world" feel... almost like he weaves styles of many cultures across the globe into his intricate, gold-laden treasures.

Since the end of July, I've been in a whirlwind of deadlines, colds, stomach flu, surgery, and stomach flu again! However today I think I'm finally feeling well. It's a beautiful sunny, crisp autumn morning and I have my cup of coffee and the light in the studio is beautiful.

I feel at peace right now. It's a lovely way to start the week. I am going to choose to believe that something wonderful will happen this week! :3