Kay asked Susan Vreeland:

Hi Susan! Reading your book, "The Passion of Artemisia" changed my life, and essentially set off my love of art history. Whenever I'm feeling down, I think of Artemisia Gentileschi, and her experiences help me overcome all obstacles. I was wondering if you have a favorite place or memory you travel to, in order to draw inspiration for your books or your life - an art history locus or sorts. Thank you!

Susan Vreeland The place I'm going to mention has nothing to do with writing or art. There is a place in Yosemite National Park in California where two rushing rivers come down out of the Sierras and converge in spume and in thunderous, foaming waves, bouncing over rocks. It's called "Happy Isles." I love to sit on a rock at water's edge and feel the wind coming through the mountain chute and the droplets of water spraying on my face. It's tremendously refreshing, and has given me the sense of continuity and the power of God.

flag