Forgotten

created in cs3 originally and revised in cs5

UPDATE June 7, 2020

An older work from 2011 that I'm redesigning for possible licensing. ❤
"The Forgotten"
I think I have told you many times that my art serves as a kind of diary. I'm not as good with the written word and so my art is how I get all my emotions down -- through visual art.
This piece came from years of hoping to know my father.  
How I felt looking in at a family and place where no one knew me.
In my mind, the place was the "happily ever after".... where the King and his family lived.  (in this piece, the castle)
Never in a million years did I think my "happily ever after" would arrive... but it did in May of 2019.
I guess I hope this piece will inspire or give hope to people desperately searching for lost family that will love and accept them.  First, always remember that the love and acceptance of yourself has to come first!  You are a beautiful gift no matter what the outcome. God has a plan just for YOU!
I realize sometimes, sadly, that the fairytale endings don't happen. I have met so many people who got the DNA done to find their fathers, mothers, siblings - only to be utterly and totally rejected.  Sometimes people are afraid of the unknown, of dredging up past hurts and/or memories.  They rather leave the lid on what they perceive to be "Pandora's Box"
Give yourself the credit you deserve by taking those very daring and courageous steps forward.  It's not easy being vulnerable and knowing that rejection is very possible.  
If you are a person going through this, I really urge you to start doing something creative.  Whether it's art, music, writing -- whatever it is you feel called to do.  Have this as your very own way to "journal" your emotions, what you're going through - it does help the healing process.  
Remember before my happy ending I had tried for years and years -- and one of the reasons the art has served me well.  Things sometimes take time, a lot of time and patience. I never gave up -- and I wouldn't trade the sad times for the happy ending.  I realize it had to be this way -- at least for me.
If you ever need any support or help, or just an ear to listen.  Feel free to write to me. I'll do my best to help.
God Bless you and Keep You!
Claudia xo


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