“The painter... does not fit the paints to the world. He most certainly does not fit the world to himself. He fits himself to the paint. The self is the servant who bears the paintbox and its inherited contents.”

American writer and essayist, 1945–present Known for her lyrical, introspective essays on nature, spirituality, and the human experience. Her work often explores the intersection of quiet observation and profound reflection, blending vivid imagery with philosophical depth.