Back To Benjie's Nook

It's been a while... a lot of things happened to my life since I last posted from this blog. I stopped drawing when I learned that my loving wife, Liezl was ill. That was September 2009. We learned by December that she was suffering from Stage 4 lung cancer. When Liezl died last March 8, 2010, the more I lost interest in holding a pen and draw. A month after her death, I tried drawing again. Now it is becoming a therapy in my healing process.

I am very grateful to Mr. Danny Gregory for showing me the way. I have read and was inspired by his books "Creative License", "An Illustrated Life" and "Everyday Matters". Coincidentally, I just learned from his blog that he also lost his wife, Patti, last March 2010 and like me is still grieving and healing from his loss. It's tough what we both have went through and I just wish him the best. Again, my heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Gregory for the inspiration.

Liezl, my bestfriend and soulmate. Thank you for everything.