Artist's Statement

Robert Fulghum’s quote expresses my philosophy on life almost perfectly. But I must add laugh some, love some, give some and pray some. Without these components I could not survive nor make sense of this crazy, complicated and amazing world we live in.

I create because I must. This is my gift and to allow it to sit fallow would be an afront to the God who created me and gave me the talent, desire and ability to be creative. There are many stories to tell and I will do them through my art work. While I have held this belief in my heart all of my life, I have only just begun to listen to the small voice that asks me to come to the edge and follow the path I had always wanted to take.

Linda F. Hawkins