A non portrait
 

The Cafe' section can be used for all sorts of different things. It is a place where we can discuss the art world, jokes, or just chit-chat about art in general. Cynthia suggested that it would also be a good place to display a non-portrait painting. I know that the many great artists here don't only paint portraits. I'd like to see some of the other paintings. Paintings that are important to them. Paintings that got them past something or helped them solve a problem.

I'm posting a painting I did two years ago shorly after my cousin Hal died of a brain tumor at the age of 14. This image depicts my family standing over where he is buried. I only painted in what I felt was important. I feel the spirit of that day when I look at this painting.

I think that some of our most expressive artwork comes out of our highest joy or our deepest pain. I think that you did a very sensitive and moving piece Jesse... Thanks so much for sharing it.

I think we can all agree that part of the wonder of being an artist is the opportunity to express our feelings in a different 'language'. Thank you for sharing such a deeply intimate moment.

Jesse, It's strange the way even though you can't see the expression on anyones face, you can still feel the emotion in the painting. I love that aspect. I'm quite sure I would feel it even if you hadn't told us the story. What type of reactions have you had without telling about it?