In loving memory of Linda Anne Kotcher (1938-2014), my piano teacher and all-around artist, without whom my career as an all-around artist woman would not be possible
"All Around Blue," fractal graphic by the author, Deeann D. Mathews
She painted … of blue skies and violet twilight, of purple mountain majesty, of seas from aquamarine to emerald green, and every flower of blue and violet with every hue of green foliage there ever was.
Her soul was a dye pot of true blue; all other hues responded accordingly.