Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Too Personal?


My Heart Beats For You
mixed media
2009


detail

Man, sometimes being a mom can be really hard. Sometimes your kids feel hurt and sad and sometimes it's your fault. I started this drawing as a sort of apology "letter" to my 2 and a half year old son. A note to say "I see you and I will try harder".
Now I don't know what to do with the piece- it's not a very true depiction of my dynamic little guy. It says more about some of the struggles I go through as a mother...