Sketch A Day Drawing Challenge: Day 172 – Twins

They say that there’s no worse feeling than losing a child… I’ve seen it first hand with my mother having lost her oldest living son, her twins and other miscarriages. I’ve seen sisters suffer heart ache from miscarriage. My heart aches to see the sudden loss of a baby due to the haunting condition of SIDS. A friend of mine on Facebook gave counsel to other mothers about preserving memories of your children where possible:

“my twins.. this photo is priceless to me. my son Jonah passed of SIDS at 100 days old.
I encourage every mother to take pictures of their children every single day of every single thing they can think of. when my son passed away… I have pictures of him for the simple 100 days he was here on earth. They are all that I have and they mean everything to me. so take those pictures moms!!!” – Kim

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About the Artist

I am an advocate first, and an artist second. My paintings create visual comfort-- spaces where grief, hope, and healing can live together without apology...

I paint what matters most: the people you cherish, the moments that shaped you, the feelings that need witness. Through art, your most precious memories move outside of you and into your home, where they can be held, seen, and never forgotten.

My work is rooted in three commitments: honoring the experiences of indigenous communities and the history of the land we inhabit; creating safe space for children and women whose voices have been silenced; and recording the honest truth of lived experience-- both my own and that of those who came before me. I believe art has the power to tell stories that words alone cannot, and to preserve what must not be lost or forgotten. I believe that all that we know about ourselves is because Art has preserved those stories throughout history, outliving those who created it.

When you encounter my work, I hope you find yourself in it-- not as escape, but as recognition. I hope it reminds you that your feelings matter, that your story deserves to be held, and that compassion and truth are still worth carrying forward.

Art is the voice that speaks honestly through the heart. 💝🪷