"hundreds of pages of writing.... written in order for me to hear my own voice on the page." Oh my Tonys, that is why I paint, to see my own voice. Thank you for this wonderful essay.
Thanks, Tabby. I'm so glad you know what that means. I think the need is something integral to art, or just to being human, which is maybe the same thing. Art is a way to explain, even just to ourselves, what it feels like to be our particular human self, with a particular voice and experiences and perspectives. No one else can paint that for you, or can write what your thoughts are, which makes the painting and the writing necessary.
This is terrific, Tonya. Your thoughtful reflections on what it all means always resonate with me, and I'm especially glad you made the choice to not stay in a situation that was bringing such unhappiness into your world.
Such a touching story, Tonya, thanks so much for sharing your innermost thoughts. That drive was more than worth it; especially as your sister revealed to you the very secret to her happy life and her own happiness.
"hundreds of pages of writing.... written in order for me to hear my own voice on the page." Oh my Tonys, that is why I paint, to see my own voice. Thank you for this wonderful essay.
Thanks, Tabby. I'm so glad you know what that means. I think the need is something integral to art, or just to being human, which is maybe the same thing. Art is a way to explain, even just to ourselves, what it feels like to be our particular human self, with a particular voice and experiences and perspectives. No one else can paint that for you, or can write what your thoughts are, which makes the painting and the writing necessary.
This is terrific, Tonya. Your thoughtful reflections on what it all means always resonate with me, and I'm especially glad you made the choice to not stay in a situation that was bringing such unhappiness into your world.
Thanks so much, Russell.
Such a touching story, Tonya, thanks so much for sharing your innermost thoughts. That drive was more than worth it; especially as your sister revealed to you the very secret to her happy life and her own happiness.
You really pay attention to the details of what is important about life and family.
And, Your essays are so well crafted.
Poignant and Beautiful.
Thank You !
Thank you so much, Jim.
Another beautifully written piece. Wry and wise. Not easy to do.
Thank you!
Sounds cathartic, Tonya. Hope so...
Thanks, Cherie. It was.
Beautiful, sad, but beautiful story. Hope all's well.
Thank you, Mark.
What a beautiful, thoughtful comment. Thank you so much, Connie.