As an artist, I do a lot of paintings. Most I can let go of and sell. I am often asked how I bare to part with a piece of stained glass or a painting after so much love and work has gone into it. I tell my students that it is like a right of passage, as an artist. You get to the point where the joy of doing it outweighs the joy of the finished work. At that point, usually when your living room, garage and basement has been taken over with finished pieces, that you realize you are ready to share with the world. It is like a right of passage, as an artist. You get to the point where the joy of doing it outweighs the joy of the finished work. Rose Jarecki, Owner/Artist, Gallery’s Choice But this one was different. Inspired by the acrylic painting class with one of my younger students who brought this subject to class for us to explore, this little sea turtle worked up so cute. …