Mama

      I started mama a while back, a long while back actually. The idea of painting mama came after one of my conversations with my aunt about mama and faith. But as it often happens when I start a canvass out at some point I stop. Not because I want to stop, it just kinda feels..... like the painting stopped. Its really a funny thing to try to explain.

But for one thing, the subject matter was a bit intimidating to me. I mean, this was the mother of Jesus that I was about to attempt on canvass. My Saviors mother.( I know I don't talk much about religions but I do have my faith and beliefs) Yes, I know this painting was not like my usual canvass paintings of the girls with pink hair and some kinda attitude. For me I had to get this one just right. Or as close to perfect as I, personally could get it. I know what that mama means and represents for many people like me. I just hope that she is ok with my abstract, imperfect painting of her. And why name her mama?; My aunt, whom I have many deep conversations with about life and faith.. everything in-between really, lovingly refers to Mother Mary as mama, and its an endearment that I like myself too, so I decided to start using it myself .