My statement
It feels more important than ever to me to break my habitual routines & to enjoy being creative w/out any regard for the outcome or any pressure to professionalize it. & I know I’d come up against some psychic barrier if I ever attempted to go to the conservatory alone to paint, so in this way Leslie’s ongoing plein-air project is a great act of generosity. 10/10 would recommend!
February 6, 2026
Garfield Park Conservatory
