Last night I went out in public and showcased my work for the first time!!!! Don't laugh. it took 18 months of playing and getting dirty being creative to finally get out from behind the internet and physically show what I do. I was nervous, anxious and full of self doubt until I did it. With the support of family and some fabulous friends I went from 'why am I doing this' to 'when can I do this again'. I met some wonderful interesting people who were drawn to my work. In particular one beautiful lady who recently lost her mum is keen to work with me to create something special with some 4 leaf clovers her mum had found and kept for years. A gorgeous young man who wants matching spoon rings for him and his sister before she goes overseas. It made me realise that what I have been doing for years through art is what many people appreciate, creating memories and connections, gifts for and from the heart. It was so rewarding to look at the expressions on strangers as their eye travelled across the display and their eyes lit up when something 'spoke' to them. I am grateful to RAW Natural Born Artists for finding me and pushing me outside. Look out world, I have been released (and Refreshed).