Making things, circa 1978. I’ve always made things. Paintings, music, writing, photographs, design, event decor, holiday decorations, painted clothing, painted chairs, painted pine cones. If something sits still long enough, there’s a decent chance I’ll eventually want to put color on it. As a child, I loved to draw. My mom used to say she hoped I’d marry an Italian paper maker because I loved two things so much: spaghetti and drawing. I remember drawing and coloring as early