Spring has been in full swing for the last several weeks, but this time of year has to be my absolute favorite. Studying botany and/or using organic materials in artwork can be difficult in the winter, as everything is literally frozen over. When I can start foraging for mushrooms, seeing botanical gardens and collect specimens for my studio to dry and/or use in my artwork I feel more complete. Spring and Fall in New England also has to be my favorite seasons. On Sunday, a Dryad’s Saddle popped up under the young maple tree out in my backyard and at the beginning of the month, the lilacs were in bloom at Harvard. With the plants in bloom and to continue in bloom, it’s easy to feel abundance of inspiration during these times.