The Joy part. The painting on the left is called Joy. It's one of my favourite paintings for all kinds of reasons. Truthfully, more reasons than any one poor painting should carry... it's heavy. But, that's not the point. The point is that for three years I have been hesitant to sell it. Because I love it. And it needs a home that I know will see all the reasons like I do. When I see this painting my heart is heavy + light at the same time. I want to cry. But to cry those tears that are quiet and hard to explain. I get a lump in my throat and it's really hard to explain to someone that THAT'S what I was trying to say with Joy.
Last week my old friend from college emailed about buying the painting as a surprise for her fiancé, Grady. And it felt right. It was the first time I didn't feel anxious or worried about letting Joy go. It was the first time I knew without a doubt that all of those reasons + weights + lumps would be appreciated - and probably even a few more. You see, Brandy is amazing. (She's an artist, for goodness sake. Check out her work!) And so I know that Grady must be, too. And the very fact that our paths have continued to cross for nearly 20 years makes me feel very lucky. And humbled. And so frickin-honoured to have a painting of mine be on her list... especially Joy.
Thank you Grady. For giving Joy a home. With Brandy.
The GIVEAWAY PART. Leave a comment. Grady is going to read through the comments + pick a winner to receive a gallery edition Joy print of their own (surprise, Grady!). There's so many ways to go here for the comments... LOVE. Joy. Crows. Messages. What's your take?
Today: I'm putting the finishing touches on a holiday project I want to share on Monday. I'm hoping it's a cool in real life as it looks in my mind. Because in my mind it's RAD. But sometimes my beer-googles are very thick. Either way - today is Friday and this week was tough so I am going to let this day be light + easy. I am going to let stress melt away. I'm going to have wine at happy hour and cuddle on the couch tonight with my pups. And maybe my Dan. ;)
GO!
