As an artist, I have had the honor of creating many beautiful works of art, but none has been as meaningful as the portrait I recently drew of a mother and child. This special request came from one of my closest friends, a woman who has played a profound role in my life and holds a special place in my heart.
She and I have been through our ups and downs, but each time, our friendship has only grown stronger. She has been there for me through thick and thin, always ready with a listening ear and sage advice. I will never forget the time when I was struggling in college with my chemistry studies and she took the time to sit with me, explaining the concepts in a way that I could understand. She even went so far as to give me her own notes to study from, which was a testament to her kindness and generosity.
She was more than just a tutor and mentor to me, she was also a sounding board whenever I needed someone to talk to. Whenever I was heartbroken or facing a difficult situation, she was the first person I called, and she always listened attentively, offering words of comfort and guidance. One particular instance that stands out is when I was having a hard time while living abroad alone, she went above and beyond as a friend, messaging with me for hours until I felt okay. I will never forget her kindness and support during that time and in many ways, in some ways she is like a combination of an elder sister and a mother to me. I am truly grateful to have her in my life and for all that she has done for me.
Admittedly, I wasn’t always the easiest person to be around. I made plenty of silly mistakes when I was in college, and she was quick to call me out on them. Despite that, she never lost her patience with me and always forgave me, offering guidance and support when I needed it the most. Every time when we became angry with each other for silly reasons and stopped talking for months, she was the first person to call me up and make things back to normal. Looking back, I feel so guilty about our arguments and the mistakes I made, but I am grateful for the friendship we have. You only get friends like her once in a lifetime. I know that she will be an amazing mother, as she has the ability to scold as she did to me
, but also the capacity to love and forgive unconditionally.
When I approached this portrait, I wanted to capture the essence of her spirit and the love she brings to those around her. I spent countless hours working on it, carefully and meticulously crafting every line and curve, as I wanted it to be as close to perfect as possible. I am confident that this portrait will serve as a reminder of her positive impact on the world and the special place she holds in the hearts of those who know and love her.
And, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincerest congratulations to her on the arrival of her new baby and to wish her all the best as she embarks on this new journey as a mother. I have no doubt that she will excel in this new role and continue to bring joy and happiness to those around her.
