April in Ink: Choosing the Path of the Pen
April has been a month of returning to my roots while navigating the many paths life offers a creator. From the misty coast of Concón to the discovery of new creative rituals, here is a look behind the scenes at Etch and Ink . The Wisdom of the Body: A Crossroads Recently, I found myself at a surprising crossroads. An opportunity arose to bake my cookies for local sales and events—a passion I have perfected over 30 years. However, after two days of non-stop baking in my home convection oven, which only fits 28 cookies at a time, my body began to speak up. I was reminded of the physical exhaustion that comes with high-volume baking. My body shouted at me that if I chose this path, I would be sacrificing the time and energy I’ve invested into my silversmithing studio and my drawing—crafts I have spent significant time and resources mastering. The moment I decided to say "no" to the baking venture, something beautiful happened: I immediately made sales on Zazzle for wrapping pap...