The Meaning Behind “The Oracle”.

The Oracle, 18” x 24”, Acrylic on Canvas, $1100

After well over three years of caring for my terminally ill husband and carrying my frightened children through the darkness, I finally had to step back into the studio. It was overwhelming.

Toward the end of Tom's illness, we both had wanted this terrible time to end - even though we knew that this would mean we would lose him.  He told me to get back into the studio; to take care of myself and the kids; to find love and happiness.

I had no way of knowing how I was ever going to do any of those things.

After such a long time of knowing how our story ended, I had no one to tell me how mine would continue.

No one knows the answer - so I sought it in paint and in being true to myself and listening to the small voice deep inside that sometimes whispers directions to my heart.

Through the wish to know what is next and in seeking reassurance that there are bright days ahead, my painting "Oracle" was born. She leads you to a joyous pink and warm spaces. If you are surrounded by grief and struggle, I hope "Oracle" will give you some reassurance that there are brighter days ahead.