Can produce the release you need or add more frustration to the problem

All artists have endured depression, sadness, and heartache in life many times, I’m sure! I know I have been in tears, feeling absolutely miserable because of the loss of a friend, a loved one, or even a pet.

Sometimes I try to paint my way into a better mood. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it does not. Often, if the pain I’m feeling is too extreme, there is no way I could begin to be creative while crying my eyes out.

I lost a pet recently in a horrible fashion. My entire body feels ill from the event. I can’t stop crying every time I think about her.

So, painting for me now would be nearly impossible unless it was a form of abstract paint-throwing combined with body-slamming on the canvas.

Yet, I do know there will be a time here real soon when painting will be exactly what I need to complete this journey through heartache alley.

I can’t even show a picture of my princess right now because the tears would pour out of me as if I were a fountain, and my head can’t take much more of the pain.

Artists try to capture emotion when they paint or draw. Artists want their art to represent the authenticity of life. Pain is part of that reality. Some artists can paint what they have experienced emotionally extremely well.

If you have felt happiness, sadness, heartache, extreme joy, and loneliness, then sooner or later your art will reflect that.

Some of my best art came after I had been very sad or depressed; ergo, use your emotions to your advantage as an artist – even the feelings that caused you the most pain.

I know I will paint a masterpiece in the future named Beanie. My little princess was with me for all of the paintings I have done for the last two years.

This painting coming up will be my tribute to her, once I stop crying long enough to paint again. I’m almost 71 years old, and I can’t stop crying.

Beanie, I miss you, Baby Girl!

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Peace, Love, and Unconditional Happiness – unless your doggie dies.