Written September 17, 2013 When my great-niece Annie was just six months old, her parents asked me to create a piece of art for her. They wanted something that would hang in her bedroom now for her and others to enjoy, but also something that would carry her through her growing-up years. I learned something with this commission, that is: It is a gift to be asked to create a lasting piece of artwork for a child. To be invited into her…
