Created in a meditative state using earth energy to disperse the pigments, the story of these five panels seemed to develop without me planning it. The first panel, "Leaving," symbolizes a teenage child leaving home and the support of their parents. The second is "Friendships," as new bonds are created that will last a lifetime. Panel three is "Family," as partners meet and children are raised. The fourth panel, "Seasons," depicts the repetition of years and seasons as a family enjoys life together. The last panel is "Endings," where the fullness of life begins to draw to a close, and all the love of family and friends supports us.

It amazes me that entire lifetimes can be expressed with the simplest of brushstrokes, carefully arranged to tell our own life stories. This is the extraordinary power of abstract art.