Friday, July 15, 2016

In the Studio | Painting Charlie

5 years ago, I created a painting of my son. It was a painting just for me - an image to remind me that no matter what medical challenges my son would face, no matter what I was called to do as his mother, that I - in the face of this huge duty - would also remember to keep making art.

And it worked. This visual mantra worked so well that I ended up making a career of it. And for a while, I stopped working on the painting because other things took its place. So it was important to me, that the first piece I attend to in my new studio space was this one. Today, I'll varnish it and hang it in my space!






6 comments:

Connie said...

I loved it before, but now it's really amazing. Pure love.

Emily said...

Unconditional love, and you expressed it so beautifully through your art.

MFH said...

Interesting. The subject matter is wonderful. The style reminds me of Vermeer or Botticelli. Are/were they influences? Where are others?

Paradigm Gallery said...

your work is soulful and beautiful...

rebecca said...

Yay for you (and Charlie)! What a beautiful life you are creating and living.

Anonymous said...

This is a gorgeous piece and a gorgeous commitment. If you are fulfilled as an artist, you can be more fulfilled as a parent, and vice versa - these two callings don't have to exist in isolation to one another. I love how you find ways to pursue your passion despite the challenges of parenthood! Thanks for sharing with us, Krista