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  1. Very inspiring Erin. Keep them coming! I don’t know what I would/will do when my father passes, I’m glad you were able to find an escape

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  2. This is so beautiful & transparent. You never stop grieving. As you said, you just find ways to be thankful for all the new blessings throughout your grieving process. I love this. Thanks for sharing & I thank God for gifting you with Art! 🤗

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    1. Thanks for reading! I’m glad you enjoyed!! Yes grief is something else man, your right. But we don’t have to let it become us and trough grief we still can have tremendous gain and still grieve and miss our loved ones. 🤗😘

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  3. I am so very proud of you. Nothing like finding peace, I’ve been where you were when I loss my poppop. It’s been 2 years and I still can’t grasp it. Your story is very encouraging and I thank you for sharing. Love you and continue your journey.

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  5. This is so beautiful Erin😢😍
    I’m so glad that you found your special place of comfort that has lead you back to one of your true callings. I was truly saddened hear about what your father went through and that you had to experience that but you remained strong and it brought more life to you. I know your father is very proud of you. Your work is absolutely beautiful! I didn’t know you could draw either…got all kinds of creativity In you. Keep doing your thing sis!

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  6. This is powerful and beautifully written Erin! I hate that it came at the expense of such a wonderful man, but inspiration and the call for greatness is so many times born or inspired from tragedy. You’re so good at what you’ve done so far and I remember the passion in your voice when we talked about you starting art school. Keep going, keep working, keep loving what you do!

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  7. I was uncommunicative as I read your story Erin, countless emotions had returned and it takes time to fully absorb the impact of a major loss. I know I’ve made attempts from where I was March 2014 when my father passed, then the head of the family my grandmother February 2015, and my Mom July 2015 I was on the verge of losing my mind, but my son would pop up in my mind as crazy thoughts surfaced.

    On another note Erin, your craft is beyond beautiful when life knocks you down it can be quite challenging, and you have art to help you heal I had no idea of your hidden talent keep painting don’t stop, your depth ness of techniques and concepts are expressed on canvas effortlessly.

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    1. Thanks so much for reading and being touched. It is definitely a hard journey as you and I unfortunately know well. That little space never fills but we find ways to navigate through life that motivates us to continue and find peace. Thank you for your kinds words they have touched my soul today and inspired me.

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  8. It perfectly describes what life sometimes is about, what it takes and what it offers. It’s a pleasure to read and I am still pondering whether the artwork adds to the story or the story to the artwork.

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  9. Wow!!! Working through life challenges with creativity is wonderful. So many of us struggle with how to deal with life altering events. Creative Expression is gold!!! All the best Erin!!😊

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