As the holidays approach I find myself busy completing painting commissions for my clients.  This is a GOOD problem, it means I am getting paid to do what I LOVE and what I am PASSIONATE about...PAINTING!

I want to share with you a very special energy painting that was commissioned by a good friend. 

You see, there was a tragic car accident, over a year ago and her teenage step daughters died.  They were the only 2 people in the car and it was just that....a horrific event, an accident, one that every parent fears and no parent should ever have to go through and yet, it happens.

When she asked me about creating a panting, she did not want it to be a realistic portrait of what they looked like on the outside, even though they were beautiful.  She wanted it to represent their spirit and light and all of their INSIDE beauty that they shared with so many people.  There was such a loss, a tangibly felt ABSENCE of this light for all of those who were grieving for them, especially their family.

So, she went about describing their personalities to me because I had never met them in person.  I wanted to see photos of the girls so I could connect with them.

Many of you know that it is not uncommon for me to paint portraits of the deceased, sometimes it easier than others.  I can't say that I don't get emotional.

Well, I visited the sister's Facebook pages to learn more about them and saw their shiny beautiful photos and even a video of silly teenage girly playfulness and it brought me to tears.

When I start an energy painting, I never really have any idea of what I want it to look like.  I've learned to just take the information that my client gives me and start layering colors, shapes and lines.  Usually 3 or 4 layers into the painting I will get an idea of the composition of the painting and start laying it out.  Then it evolves from there.  I sometimes like to pull oracle cards and get messages or affirmations about the painting.

I was really connected to the girls at times and felt their playful souls as I was painting and yes, talking to them.  I even received a message in a song lyric that was playing on the radio and included it in the painting.

The point I'm making in sharing all of this with you is something I know we've heard before, but it bears repeating.

"Live your life authentically, be free, be alive, do what makes you happy."

The painting was never really "about" it's subjects.  Of course it represents them and their light and beauty.  But the message to me was clear, this painting was for the ones left behind, the grieving family and friends.  A reminder of the fragility of life and how quickly everything can change and that we should ferociously grab our own happiness in spite of fear and limiting beliefs.  In spite of what we have been told we "should" want or do or be.


So in the midst of this holiday season, I encourage you to be your truest self, to choose love over fear,  and to really ask yourself what you want and what will make you happy and then............GO FOR IT!!!!

Happy Holidays....let's Rock out into an AMAZING NEW YEAR!!!!!

Oh, and here is the painting.......