My birthday has come and gone, I am now another year older. Having a birthday, especially so close to New Years, has always made me contemplate what I have accomplished, the successes and joys of the year and well as the shortcomings and projects left unfinished.Lately I have been thinking about inspir
ation. Where does it come from, how does it affect the art I produce, the choices I make.
I've been reflecting back on the people who's influence in my life, who's tracks have crossed my, who's creativity has inspired me. There are so many people, who have touched my life, but as an exercise, I created a list of the 41 most influential women who have effected my life to this point. Some extraordinary souls, who probably have no idea how or why they have touched my being, but they have.
So to to salute them, I give you my 41 most influential women, in no particular order, with out weigh or judgement. These women have all had a huge impact on who I am today, 1 week after my 41st birthday.
- My mother, Ellen
- My sister, Christine
- My Aunt Debbie
- My Great Aunt Flo
- Heather Brush
- Jennifer Bailey
- Christine Van Goethmend
- Marianne Lust
- tarin chaplin
- Sue Quinn
- Audrey Chasse
- Tori Amos
- Kate Bush
- Frida Kahlo
- Isadora Duncan
- Martha Graham
- Sarah Normandin
- Angela Brande
- Adrienne Cochrane
- Barbara Lucchesse
- Angelic Perret
- Jodi Ohl
- Alice Hoffman
- Judy Wilkenfeld
- Suzanne Buckner
- Dana Scully
- Amy Magyer
- Gail Braverman
- Margaret Atwood
- Angela Fung
- Suzanne Vega
- Ellen Graft
- Nancy Stone
- Molly Sheehan
- Laura Oliver
- Hillary Clinton
- Tammy Hetrick
- Julia Child
- Sylvia Plath
- Betsy Johnson
- The Women of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
I am grateful for the joy and inspiration you have given
me! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
