Detail of new painting – Comfort. 120cm x 120cm. Oil on Linen, 2007
I finished this painting yesterday for my dear friend who has just moved into her palatial new home.
I’ve known my friend since we were 17, had heard about her for a long time before as she went to school with my cousin. She is funny, and warm, lovely, disgracefully successful, and single.
I sold my first painting to her, and as I progressed in my skills and saw it at her house I felt that it needed to be upgraded, as her home was to be, so I took it away, and repainted it in oil on linen as a housewarming gift.
If I could give her one thing, it would be this – little moments of warmth amongst the chaos. Small arms wrapped tight about her neck, loving her completely, and needing her absolutely. I’m sure when she’s ready it will come.
I hope this painting will be a lucky charm and bring it to her in complete abundance and joy. 
wow Michelle – that’s a great one:) I love the detail giving the figures such depth – they leap from the canvas. The mother in particular is amazing.
She’ll love it! Guaranteed!
That’s a great one! One of your best.
I love the perspective of the mother figure and how she is bent over fully for the girl- very beautiful and interesting, it makes me want to keep going back to look at it!
This is beautiful, and such a touching sentiment. I am sure that your friend will LOVE it!
Oh what a lucky girl your friend is to have found someone as warm and loving as you to offer and wish for her comfort as kindly as you do.
xx
The painting is divine.