Mom asleep in hospital

Mom asleep in hospital P4162243crop
Originally uploaded by rudisillart.

It's a rare opportunity I have to paint a portrait of my mother. Recently she was in the hospital and I spent many hours musing on her strength and frailty. I was fortunate to feel free to do this watercolor because my mother is an artist and has always encouraged this passion of mine. I was not afraid to show her this portrait, which come might interpret as less than flattering. Still, I am sure it will always be one of my favorites of her.