The weight of duty to a soul that is artistic, expressive, and free is the heaviest weight of all.
Reading this letter brought up thoughts of my own experiences, being caught under the weight of cultural expectations and opening up to pursue my own gifts and talents. Weaving them both or choosing one all together.
I admire the way you put his story together! I was thinking “ if he read this newsletter, it would bring him so much joy to see his life and creations honored and respected like this” he is indeed talented!! Love the tattered details in his paint work. Happy new month! 🫶🏾🌹✨
Thank you for understanding, I think if we know, we know. 💖 What I wouldn't give to sit with him and get a glimpse into those moments few know or talk about. How he left - really cut off - his family. Two wives and five children who were as much moulded by the culture as himself. I struggle to get around that and find acceptance. He would say how little I know of what really happened. He would be surprised, and I think unimpressed, by how his story has been presented. But he would understand. Wish you a great May - and June! 🙏💐
Love those portraits, so cool!!
He was so talented, we can’t help wondering what he could have accomplished but he gave up painting.🙏
The weight of duty to a soul that is artistic, expressive, and free is the heaviest weight of all.
Reading this letter brought up thoughts of my own experiences, being caught under the weight of cultural expectations and opening up to pursue my own gifts and talents. Weaving them both or choosing one all together.
I admire the way you put his story together! I was thinking “ if he read this newsletter, it would bring him so much joy to see his life and creations honored and respected like this” he is indeed talented!! Love the tattered details in his paint work. Happy new month! 🫶🏾🌹✨
Thank you for understanding, I think if we know, we know. 💖 What I wouldn't give to sit with him and get a glimpse into those moments few know or talk about. How he left - really cut off - his family. Two wives and five children who were as much moulded by the culture as himself. I struggle to get around that and find acceptance. He would say how little I know of what really happened. He would be surprised, and I think unimpressed, by how his story has been presented. But he would understand. Wish you a great May - and June! 🙏💐
Wow what a life! Adventurous spirit.
Fascinating reading, Paul. I look forward to the next installment.
Oh wow, thank you so much! I’ll be watching today and tomorrow!