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This piece was donated to the 2015 Evangelical Community Hospital Gala, in Lewisburg PA. The proceeds of this Gala will be used to benefit the cancer programs within the hospital.

A wildflower that is part of the aster family, daisies are associated with purity, innocence, beauty, patience and loyal love. The name "daisy" was derived from "daes eage," an Anglo Saxon term. A daisy was called "daes eage" or "day's eye" because these flowers open during the day and close during the night. The Celtics connected daisies with innocence. They believed that daisies came from the spirits of children who had died. To consol their parent's grief and bring them peace, God sprinkled the flowers over all the earth. Having battled leukemia as a young teen, this association is especially poignant.

Symbolically, daisies bring sunshine into people's lives, and regardless of our circumstances, we all need a little more suns...

From the time I possessed the dexterity to pick up a crayon it was evident that art would hold a permanent and significant position in my existence. No fragment of paper found refuge from my fervent fingers and zealous imagination. This artistic affinity, creative instinct, and dynamic imagination have been refined, cultivated, and channeled over many years through education, travel and training. As an artist, one constantly evolves through gained knowledge and life experience. Thus, art is relentlessly being shaped and altered. So it is with my work. I cannot recollect a moment when a passion for art was not embraced by my soul. There are two pervading influences upon my work. Foremost is my personal relationship with Christ, and...