Today, Maria expects to finish work on her newest creation from the steaming, red-Schoolhouse Studio, a hanging wall piece she calls “Owl Woman,” I believe it may already be sold, but I am not certain. You can get the story of the Owl Woman here.

Maria was going through some beautiful linens a friend had sent her, and the image of an owl popped into her head. It is great fun – and a true challenge – for me to watch the way creativity works inside of that seething, bubbling head.