My dad is the first person I know to pass away. He died suddenly in 2019 leaving my family shocked and saturated in grief. I was 23 years old. I had no understanding of death or idea of an after life. To this day, I still don't have a clue. I do know that my dreams, weather phenomena and music make me feel closer to him.

Sharing the grieving process with mom during our time living together meant we developed a shared way to process his loss and love his spirit.

On this day, we both felt my dad's presence while kayaking Lake Anna. The pacifying elements of the sparkling sun, perfectly clear waters and feeling of total peace made us think of him and all the moments we wished we could share together.

It is an indescribable experience to lose a someone you love. It is equally a blessed feeling to remember them for the rest of our lives.

2024

11" x 14"

Oil

$540