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Grief

2024 | Acrylic on Canvas | 8x10 | Price not specified in catalog. When I made this piece in 2024, I was mourning my grandmother — the woman who has been with me from day one. Who encouraged me, pushed me, and took time to teach me certain skills. I remember prior to losing her, I would think about how to prepare for the day when she'd leave us. And I can tell you I was not prepared. I lost color in my paintings. And when I tried to push myself to paint, to stop from crying, I couldn't paint with color. I picked up black and covered the canvas as I tried to figure out what to create. Eventually, just let the brush speak for me. Once I finished, I stepped back and this image was created. A perfect representation of how I felt. I wasn't ready to let go, wasn't ready for her to leave. But it was her time. And she sent us a message the day before of encouragement before leaving, not knowing that small message of encouragement would be her last. I miss her still to this day. But every day I will choose to honor her memory by applying the gifts and skills she has left me. Grandma I love you so much and I will always cherish you.