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I love the way light and shadow combine to create form. From the nothingness of darkness, form tickles its way into the world of light. I love the way light caresses shape and the way it skips over the surface in a dance of texture. Sometimes I can almost feel shadows and hear light. There is a three dimensional, sensual symphony of form, texture, light and shadow all around us, all the time. It’s a wonder that we can go to sleep at night, knowing that we may miss a note.  <\/p>\n

Carol<\/p>\n

Toad Hollow Studio<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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