The teddy bear

I’ve fallen upon a new image lately. He’s begun to dominate my work as he reminds me of the innocent and naive child I once was. I wish i could hold that kid and tell him to stay strong. That the sad feelings might never end but that he will have the strength to at least not let the sadness overtake him.

Overall I’m happy with life. I live in a big city, I have a handful of friends that I actually love and care for, and I have an art career that seems promising, if not rewarding in the least. And I think I have a husband that will love me forever.

But just like Atreyu, sometimes the swamp of sadness can be overwhelming. But I won’t let the sadness overtake me. Life is too ephemeral and I refuse to let that happen. I refuse to let something other than my choices make my decisions .

So i try to get rid of my grief, angst, and sadness through my art.

Through my little childhood bear: Charlie.

Stay tuned as I have a feeling the next series of work that I do will be surrounding him.