I finished this painting last week, I am really happy with how it turned out. However, the "before-it-turned-out" process was very difficult for me. I spent more time on this painting than any others up to this point. I generally feel like I know how I am going to approach a painting and as I paint it comes together fairly smoothly. This painting was a mystery to me, and I felt like I was continually moving backwards and forwards at the same time. A couple of nights ago, the day before I finished it, I was so frustrated with it I said to Hum, "I think I am just going to burn it" and he said, "well, I really like it. But you know where the fire pit is, don't let me stop you.". Ah ha! Reverse psychology... nice one Hum. Of course, now that I got over the last hurdle and finished it up, I think it is my favorite painting.
This painting is called "it's not fair". I have a lot of close friends who are struggling with wanting to have children, but realizing it is ultimately not in their control. I tried to emulate the feelings of pleading, faith, hope, loss, and all of the emotions that are involved the depth of this experience. This painting is dedicated to you, dear friends, and to all of you who have been through the same thing.
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this is beautiful and what you dedicated it to even more so! Struggling to have children is something you just have to push through just like you with finishing this painting it seems sometimes that you are stuck going "backwards and forwards all at the same time."
I love that I really get this painting the pleading, faith, hope loss and even letting go. In the end it is all worth it just like this became your favorite painting. Those of us who struggled or are still struggling to have children will come to realize that we'll somehow love our end product (children) even more because of the struggles we have gone through to get there.
This is a beautiful piece!
That's such a neat painting and love the meaning behind it. Thanks for deciding to share it and not burning it.
As someone who has been trying to have another baby for quite some time, I feel I can relate. And somehow, this painting DOES convey those emotions. I adore this piece, and am so glad it was not sacrificed to the fire pit.
i love it.
This is a really beautiful piece, Cait. I especially love the story and inspiration behind it. I love how you did the colors while the rest is more muted. I think this is one of my favorite pieces of yours that I have seen. Well done Cait. You are amazing.
What a beautiful concept of a painting...
~Em
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Wow. It is so beautiful. And what a wonderful thing for you to do for your friends.
This is my favorite painting of yours. I love it so much. If you make a print of this I will definitely buy it!
I love this one Cait. I think it might be one of my favorites yet.
love it~!
This is just magical. Such a sweet meaning and the piece itself is perfection. Can't wait to get a print of it for myself:) you're so gifted!
love this. i think it is my favorite too. beautifully done.
Wow, so beautiful, and such a sweet message. I love it.
This piece is stunning and a painting with meaning behind it means so much more! PLEASE make prints, I would love love love this!
I think this is actually one of my favourites of yours, the colours are beautiful. Worth the hassle I think definitely :)
This is so beautiful! I agree with the others...I would love to have a print of this if you decide to make it available. Your art is so beautiful, my home might become decorated with all Hue art :)
Ahh friend, I love you.
Lovely. :)
Beautiful. I was once dealing with these same feelings. I think I will have to order a print for myself, it is beautiful!
just lovely.
I am so in love with the painting, it's inspiring me to go home and whip out a canvas immediately! What a wonderful piece of art!
Oh Caitlin...I love this one. I speaks to me. I even teared up a bit. I feel like the leaves blowing away are saying "I am not in control...and I'm okay with that."
Beautiful. Are you going to make this a print?? I would love one.
I LOVE this painting Caitlin. It's definitely my new favorite! You've really outdone yourself. Whatever that means. :)
I'm not sure how I came about your blog. A button on a sidebar somewhere...this is my first time here and I am in love with this painting. I believe I have said that very sentence every day. "It's not fair." Usually I'm referring to myself; but so many friends of mine struggle like I do. I am currently working on a HUGE giveaway for Project Hope that will open on my birthday this Sunday. I would ADORE for a print of this photo to be included. Please email me if you would like to contribute in any way. SugarAndDots@gmail.com
Also, your blog is rad on like, a zillion different levels. I won't be mad if you decide to create a custom header and button for my blog. Just saying. ;)
Happy day to you. xo
errrrrrrrrrrrrrrm... WOW!! Hello, I'm new to your blog but I'm so glad I came across it, seriously, you guys are amazing, Music and paintings, and well you just seem awesome! You are a seriously good artist, so inspiring.
So beautiful to the eyes and to the heart! I would love to have a print.. Just found this blog and in exploring it clicked on this link because it jumped out at me. I was told for 7 years I wouldn't have children and now I have a 2yr old and an 11mo old so I understand the frustration and this is a lovely illustration of it. This is an inspiring site and will hopefully be a frequent visitor (as time w/two young'ens will allow that is...)
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