Let the Recovery Begin

Let the Recovery Begin

Today marks a huge milestone in my life. This is the first piece of artwork created since I had major surgery on Jan. 30.  The whole ordeal was a life event I hope to never have to experience again. . . The prep, the anesthesia, the operating theater (sci fi to the max), the 2-day stay in the hospital, and that first week home. It was with much excitement that I limped into my art room, and sat down at my work table to create my first collage with a new hip. I felt a bit rusty; I have not been away from my passion for that many consecutive days. This is what came to be. 



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