Friends.
This is a heavy month for our family. My dad passed away 2 years ago today - on March 5 2023, and it shattered my world in so many pieces.
And yet.
Somehow?
It made me more whole. What I mean by that is that my dad’s passing shined a bright light on my inability to grieve, the lack of tears I’ve shed over the course of my life, and the mess of feelings, emotions, hurts, pains, wounds, etc. that I’ve buried over the course of my life. Back when I was a pastor, there was no time to process big feelings - sermons had to be preached, Bible studies had to be done, meetings had to be led … and there was no one else but me to do it. And so I got in the habit of pushing my feelings down and moving on with my life.
Phew.
But, as I drove home from the hospital that morning I vowed to myself (and to my dad) that I would feel it - I’d stop everything I was doing and sit with the discomfort … and would continue to do so whenever those feelings bubbled up.
It’s been hard.
It’s been uncomfortable.
… but it’s helped me heal, work through some things, and better understand myself.
Anyways.
Last Christmas Dana, Jordan, and my mom bought me some art supplies so that I could start creating things again and, honestly? I haven’t been able to stop! I keep drawing and coloring and painting and creating whatever comes to mind and it’s been so fun.
SO.
INCREDIBLY.
FUN.
Not only that, but art has been a real release for me - the color, the designs, the things I make have helped me process things, get my feelings out, and really appreciate the stories of the characters that captured my imagination when I was a child.
And so this month as the feelings are heavy and the tears will flow more than usual, I’ll choose not to bury those feelings like I have in the past, but lean into them and tap into that powerful energy with the colors, designs, etc. that I put onto the canvas.
This one is TAILS from Sonic the Hedgehog - piece #3 in my Sonic the Hedgehog collection. Tails is the BRAINS of the group - he’s smart, wise, and knows how to get things done. More than that, though? He’s got a heart of gold and would give his team (maybe even his enemies) the shirt off his back.
I want to be like that, you know? I always have. I want to learn things, I want to know how to do things, I want to grow deeper in my wisdom … and I want it all to lead me not to the top of some social ladder - but down to my knees where I can be a better friend, a better servant of the world around me.
This canvas is already SOLD as are Sonic and Knuckles - they are all going to the same place along with Shadow who I’ll work on next.
BUT.
Do you like these Sonic pieces? If you want one, let me know - more will be coming!
Much love,
Glenn || PATREON / ART STUDIO