Losing Someone
Losing a loved one can be one of the toughest challenges we face in life. It can be especially difficult when that person is someone we look up to and admire, like a parent or an aunt. That was the case for me when I lost my aunt a few years ago. She was more than just an aunt to me – she was like a second mother. Losing her was a devastating blow, but it also inspired me to create art that helped me heal.
My aunt always encouraged me to pursue my creative passions and was my biggest cheerleader regarding my artwork. She always had kind words to say about my drawings and paintings.
When she passed away, I was consumed by grief. I felt like a part of me had been ripped away. It was during this time that I turned to art as a way to express my emotions and work through my grief.
Creating Beauty from Loss
I created this painting inspired by my aunt. I used colors and imagery that reminded me of her – bright pinks and blues, flowers, and birds. I painted portraits of her, as well as abstract pieces that captured the way I was feeling.
As I worked on this painting, I found that the act of creating was cathartic. It gave me an outlet for my grief and helped me process my feelings in a way that words alone couldn’t. And as I created more and more art, I began to feel a sense of peace and healing.
Creating art inspired by my aunt has become a way for me to keep her memory alive. I feel like I am honoring her by using my own creativity to make something beautiful. And every time I look at one of my paintings, I feel like she is still with me, cheering me on.
Losing my aunt was one of the hardest things I’ve ever been through. But through that pain, I found a way to create something beautiful. My art has become a source of comfort and healing for me, and it’s a tribute to the woman who inspired me to pursue my creative dreams.
If you’re struggling with grief, I encourage you to explore your own creative passions. Whether painting, drawing, writing, or something else entirely, creating art can be a powerful way to process your emotions and find healing. And if you’re fortunate enough to have someone in your life who inspires you, don’t hesitate to let them know how much they mean to you. You never know when they might be gone, but their memory and influence can live on through the art you create.
Some photos of me, my aunt, and my daughter.
Love and light,
