Back at the inspiration

 It is February 9, 2022 and I have found my inspiraton again.  My hope is that after a long winter of not creating that a new spring has arrived - in January 2022!  


I was able to finish this piece for a friend.  It is called "Not Alone".  









I have a number of new pieces coming: two windswept-bonsai styles, one large, maple tree (in a broom-bonsai style), and a couple other smaller pieces that I am finishing up.  I hope to get pictures out soon.


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