When I was living in the red room, I started the Russian series. I specifically sought out a book about Traditional Russian Art to feel closer to a boy I had a crush on at the time. I was inspired by the ornate flourishes on the old ceramics and metal working. I thought one day I would have him over and he would see these great paintings I did and feel a little more at home. Not that I thought he was that much into Russian culture, he had a cool accent. 11/07-03/08