Talking Doesn't Help
This piece was inspired by words my sister spoke after losing her husband in an unexpected work accident last week. She was left with three children and he was a wonderful, unselfish and patient man. We will all miss him greatly. Words escape me when I try to comfort her and when someone offers to be there to talk, that has been her response.
The image came to me and had to be let out, though I don’t think it quite captures the grief well enough. Usually sketching in ink like this is cattartic for me, not having to be percise and each line making a point. Sometimes there are just too many lines to draw.
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wayneo
great emotion ,sorry about your loss ,regards wayneo
Hoffard
Wow! Beautiful! So sorry for your loss!
Julie Marks
This has powerful emotional impact. The pain is visceral and I feel so sorry about the loss of your sister’s husband. What a tragedy and I hope your sister is strong for her children who must be profoundly grieving. I am the host of the healing journey on RB and this image and several others fit out group. I hope you check it out as I know you also are grieving and you would be warmly welcomed in our group.
sowhat
Thanks so much for your compassionate words Julie. I will be checking out the group soon, but just wanted to respond to your comment in the meantime. It is a really process for the entire family to deal with this loss. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. And what a wonderful idea for a group.
BLYTHART
So sorry to hear of your bereavement … a moving picture.
sowhat
Thank you Blyhart
Thomas Dodd
haunting and gut-wrenching piece – and beautiful words you wrote.. Sometimes all we can do for our grieving loved ones is be present (and know when to give space too)
sowhat
Good point. Thanks Thomas.
Marlin
Nice job! Great capture of feeling.
sowhat
Thank you, Marlin.
Helene Kippert
Beautiful
MyInnereyeMike
Interesting, and unique. Your work is amazing!
sowhat replied
Thank you Mike. Your support is really appreciated. I think your work is amazing as well. Seems like you must be constantly busy!
coppertrees
Awesome feeling from this so much pain and in need of compasion, you work gives the feel of what you are trying to put out great job on this.
sowhat replied
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Murray Swift
Very powerful image, especially after reading the reason behind it.