Many of you know that my sweet brother Ken is quite ill. In fact, he is fighting for his life and is facing the unimaginable! When this happens, as a family member, you are faced with true fear and sadness beyond measure. Your life's troubles seem so irrelevant, many challenges become small, and moments of memories flood your brain. I am lucky to share these remembrances with Ken, and we have laughed and cried together....almost as if we were experiencing them all over again. He is a great guy, father, husband and brother - and I am so glad I am able to share this experience with him, even if it is scary and uncomfortable. I started this painting a few weeks ago, to help me cope with the trauma and shock of how quickly this all has happened.
It has been difficult to paint, there are tears in this piece, and there were fleeting moments where I felt as though I was communicating with Ken through the canvas. I cannot wait to share it with him and I truly hope it gives him strength and shows my great love for him. I think I have captured his smirk a bit and his strength and wisdom, as symbolized by the owl. Every owl I paint is so different, but this one is the most special to me. I hope he loves it and it reminds him of his ability to overcome ANYTHING he faces, and he smiles with joy just knowing this is how I see him.