The Idea Factory

Lee and Debbie in front of a painting by our friend, Sally Miller, in the Hodges' home.

     A visit to another artist's studio enriched me today.  A long-time friend, Lee Hodges, invited me to work in her studio at the beautiful Art Gallery of Grace.  She generously gave me use of any of her art supplies.  We discussed many things and prayed together.  A germ of an idea began to take shape as I sat and stared at my empty table, forming artwork with my mind.
     In the end, I took off my apron and freed myself from the tyranny of needing to produce a piece of art right then.  I sat, walked around, and watched as my future painting began to take shape.  I left Lee's studio with a few notes, a brain full of ideas and a lighter heart.

Holly crept up to see what I was reading at the Gallery.  She is helpful like that.

     Today, I am grateful for a deeper friendship with Lee and for a painting which lies ahead and sends me on an incredible journey!