Dearest Pamela,

The first time I saw your work, those luscious tulips, I was instantly and absolutely struck with a sensation I have yet been able describe - or to understand. Each time I come across your work -like just now because Grace posted them here - there is again that sudden sensation and again I am at loss for words.

I've wanted to write to you for some time now to convey my awe and great appreciation for your work, to somehow find words sufficient to the experience yet I repeatedly shy away for that same lack.

A friend of mine once helped me understand my own work as an artist by saying, (I paraphrase) "an artist is one who is willing to go into those deep places most people don't know about or are afraid to enter and bring forth from there Truth. Our work then conveys that Truth in a way that catches the viewer unaware and they get a glimpse of it (and recognize it) before the habit of mind quickly *slams* the door again." Maybe that is why I have yet to find the words to express my feelings about your work - because I have yet to find the place in me that fully understands.

Whatever the feeling is - it feels wonderful , it strikes quickly with a *zingy* sudden intake of breath and then just as quickly quiets to lovely holding, nurturing kind of feeling with a bit of a tang, an excitement. What is that?! It’s triumphant and peaceful at the same time.

With much love and appreciation - THANK YOU! -for being who you are and doing what you do. It truly is a blessing.

Bobi