Internationally recognized artist Peggy Zehring introduced me to abstract painting a few decades ago and became a mentor and dear friend. She launched the Inner Idea Artists group which shared Kandinsky's belief in truth over beauty in art. I was a member of the group for years and participated in several shows with Peggy in NYC.

Working with abstract painting coach Julianna Poldi for a few months has helped me gain confidence and have fun creating a large new body of work. If you and your abstract painting need a boost, do connect!

Although she describes herself as an emerging abstract artist, my sister Teresa clearly has the chops. It's exciting to see how her work has developed over the past year and even more exciting to talk art and share art experiences with her.