50th Wedding Anniversary

Good Morning! It’s Friday and I had a hard time getting up. In 2 separate dreams, I was about to be killed! No matter how scary my dreams may be, I look forward to going to sleep every night.

Tomorrow, we are celebrating my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. The actual date is on July 8th 1961.

The piece here is titled 50. A photo from my parents wedding day inspires it. Along with painting my mom as a Little Girl, I also painted my dad; it’s my first official Little Boy. Right before the last brush stokes, I began crying. There was a lot of emotion; it surprised me. I have not always been close to my parents. Yet, there’s a mutual respect, understanding, and love.

Growing up, I believe we all want to be understood and accepted by our parents. I’ll never forget the day I sat down with them and told them that I was an artist. They replied by saying, "We just want for you to be happy." And they meant it; it was very liberating! Soon after, I realized that as much as I needed acceptance and understanding, that they also needed the same. It was important for me to accept and understand them as they are. I love them so very much. I'm looking forward to the celebration tomorrow. Now what do I wear?

Cheers! Have a beautiful weekend!