As a mere child (in my 20s, that is) ;) I flew hang gliders and have been watching the skies ever since. Arizona has some of the most spectacular sunsets going - we have so much dust in the air which is perhaps not great for inhaling, but sure makes for some outstanding color. I am fortunate to live on a dirt road in an area that is (for now at least) still sparsely populated and has fabulous views in just about every direction, though who knows how long that will last. The sunset skies here are astonishing; during monsoon seasons especially you can usually find me walking around with either my pochade or a camera trying to capture the moment...though this year's monsoon was kind of a bust. 

What is one positive that has come from this experience for you?

I find focus is important, and allowing yourself time for a particular thing can be challenging. We are pulled in so many different directions. For me it's a compromise between the work itself, marketing the work (so I can keep *doing* the work), teaching, and learning. Marketing in particular is a challenge - it's a moving train and you don't want to be left at the station. But you don't want to sacrifice the movement and growth in your practice for that, and thereby end up turning into one of those painters that churns out gazillions of paintings that are virtually interchangeable. At least, I do not. In that regard having extra time and fewer distractions has been a blessing, and also helped me to cope with things like hip replacement and other health issues that might otherwise have been overwhelming.

What is one of your favorite pieces in the collection from a fellow artist?