Phyllis Serota, "Esmeralda and the Fish," oil on canvas, 36" x 48." Photo: Trevor Mills.

"The image of the woman holding the fish represents an intimate connection to my own creativity. Really touching the deepest part of myself brings me a sense of comfort. It is a great luxury to be able to sit in that chair and touch something so beautiful." (Reprinted from WEdf's Spring 1988 issue, Learning, Making, Teaching Art," Vol. 6, No.2).

Phyllis Serota is a painter living in Victoria, B.C.