Bear wih me y'all...

Creation has always been very condusive to healing...for me anyway.
Very recently, I lost someone very dear to me in a very horrid way.
This is part one of a tribute series.

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Stephen,
I'm so sorry for your loss bud.
Awesome Tribute to your muse. I love it. I'm sure she does too
(you know shes still watching over you)

I know I said this directly to you, but I think the group can get something out of it too..

I lost my very best friend in a hit and run several years ago. The pain will subside, but the loss will never go away. Theres hardly a day that goes by that I don't think about him, or something that reminds me of him. I wrote a Song
and some Poetry
and drew some stuff to help the healing process. I also broke a bunch of stuff during the anger stage of the process. Just know that shes in a better place and that one day you will see her again.
keep your head held high!
and my Gods love which passes all understanding fill your heart and mind.... AMEN

wow.....

thats so beautiful Steve, I too am so sorry for your loss. This is a wonderful tribute, I absolutely love the way you have perfectly lined up the sleves of the dress to flow from the clouds.

To you Steve, a creative genius with a tormented soul. Like sean says, it will get better my friend.

you ever need to talk bud, you know where I am...... bouncing off the wals of my rubber padded cell

Stephen, remember all the good times that you shared with your friend, those are things that will never ever pass, help to make her dreams come to fruition if you can, this is why we are here. This morning I have a lot to be grateful for, my mother just called to tell me my Niece and her daughter were in a bad head on collision this morning, the paramedics needed to cut the car up to get them out, thank God they are both OK, a little bruised, but OK, all life is precious, I'm not sure if any of us realizes just how much until there is a loss of life, if you have family, make sure you always leave them on a good note, we never know if we'll get a second chance to make things right after a disagreement, we never know when our last day will come, or that of the ones we love, take care, I'll talk to you soon.

Thanks guys.

By looking at that image, it's pretty evident how much that person meant to you, cause it's inspired and beautifully done.

I suppose it's odd coming from someone you dont even know, but I'm sorry for your loss.

cant remember who said this, but....
In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.

Time...............................................................

Did you notice the background mountains...as a line...flow almost continuously...with the tops of her sleeves...

I am so sorry Steve ...I am going thru a death cycle reality check in my life at the moment also (2 deaths and one in hospice) Its a time factor to heal from each one,usually a year and we all do it in different ways...yours is a beautiful artistic way and I am sure she is smiling down on you and thankful for having had you in her life.

Live life to its fullest and don't let anyone rain on your parade because you never know when the ride is over..

Paul...yes indeed count your blessings

the new one is great too.

tap into that grief Steve, seems to be doing you some good bud

well said Sean

So sorry to hear this..

Your images, I can tell, mean so much..you did a great job with them. If you ever need anyone to talk to, I'm just a pm away

the second one works wo well with the B&W

beautiful Steve

Wow!....Incredible images....what a tribute...............................

sorry to hear about your loss...........