I had a dream that I was in an art museum admiring the works of Gustav Klimt and Aubrey Beardsley, two of my favorite artists (hence the painting above). In the dream I was traveling with, and enjoying the art museum with, a very dear friend from way back when (we met when we were 11 or 12). He and I were in a relationship off an on throughout the years and for some reason our timing was always off for one or the other of us, making it difficult to commit to a life together - a happily ever after. A few years ago we reconnected and have followed each other on Facebook, and we keep in touch regularly via text messages and good ole Google Video Chat (I love technology!).
Without divulging the details of our somewhat complicated relationship/friendship, I've found myself feeling very vulnerable (a feeling I've always tried to avoid at all costs), and that was something I wanted to convey in this current painting.
Our past together is a beautiful memory and growing up together has been a lot of fun. I'm grateful we are still friends after all of these years. The future is anybody's guess. At our age now, each day is a gift and it feels like the days are getting shorter (because they are!). With that being said, I am grateful for each day and each text message or video chat we share, always thankful for a continually deepening friendship - vulnerability and all.
Without divulging the details of our somewhat complicated relationship/friendship, I've found myself feeling very vulnerable (a feeling I've always tried to avoid at all costs), and that was something I wanted to convey in this current painting.
Our past together is a beautiful memory and growing up together has been a lot of fun. I'm grateful we are still friends after all of these years. The future is anybody's guess. At our age now, each day is a gift and it feels like the days are getting shorter (because they are!). With that being said, I am grateful for each day and each text message or video chat we share, always thankful for a continually deepening friendship - vulnerability and all.