Through pain and tears, new life grows

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I wanted to express my inner feelings on a canvas using a photo I took of the leaves from an orange day lilly that was growing in my garden.  

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The water droplets are symbols of the source of life and of tears; tears of sadness, but also tears of joy and life.  

 

The many layers of leaves are symbolic of the complexity of life, and the varied emotions evoked by our experiences.  

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As I painted this piece, there was much turmoil going on around me and it helped pull me through. I was filled with hope and gratitude. 

 

Hope for the future and gratitude for all I had in that moment. 

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