I cannot fully express my gratitude to all of the people who have supported me in my daily life and in my artistic endeavors in 2014.

I somehow started off the year with almost 5,000 new Wordless News followers after being interviewed and working with Morning Edition in January. The correspondence, opportunities, and encouragement I've received over the past year have been absolutely amazing. I had no idea that my accidental visual exercise would connect me with so many wonderful people across the country and the world.

I really could not be more thankful for such a surprisingly beautiful year. I'm sad to say goodbye to 2014, but I'm excited for the empty canvas waiting in 2015.

I wish everyone joy and abundant love in the new year!

xoxo,
maria

ps. Wordless News will return January 5th! I'm traveling the next few days.

pps. I wrote a book last year! It has pictures and words. I'm excited and nervous to say that is is now available for preorder.