Well, the wait is over.  They have blossomed.  I have painted them.  My new body of work is called 'Sakura' meaning cherry blossom.

Ceridwen, the fascinating Celtic Goddess from Wales who was also a sorceress,  an enchanter and a shape-shifter is the inspiration behind this wondrous vessel.

Hasu-Ko means 'Lotus-Child' and she has a sad but beautiful story.

The King of the land fell in love with and married the beautiful daughter of the Sun, Surya Bai.