What about an exhibition?

The moment I found out that you could paint, I started dreaming for you. I dreamed that one day, you will have your own art exhibition like those artists that Daddy and I admire. That one day, you will have your own art gallery in our town so people can freely look at your paintings. Even now that you're no longer here, I never stopped dreaming. I know someday, my dream- your dream will somehow come true.

And today I received a good news from Mama. When you left, Sir C from Casa said that they were going to hold an exhibition in your memory. That was in the summer. But then for some reason, we lost touch and I thought it was all forgotten. I must admit that I was a bit sad about it because I was looking forward to that moment. But then, apparently his secretary went to our house today to ask if they could borrow five of your paintings, or at least two for an exhibition at the Ayala Mall in Olongapo. Mama said that they somehow hesitated to ask for the paintings before because they thought we won't lend it to them, that's why they never asked again until today. Little did they know that we are more than willinf to lend them your paintings because I know that we can always be proud of them.

You have no idea how that news made me so happy. Well, although it's not fully confirmed yet, my hopes are high. This is a very pleasant surprise and I am really hoping and praying that it will push through. Let's wait and see. For the mean time though, here are five of your paintings that I really, really love:

I think this is everyone's favourite. There is something on this painting that captures the eyes of some people.

I asked you to paint Monet's Water Lily, but you ended up making your own. One thing that I noticed about you, you didn't like copying paintings. You had your own interpretation of things.

The Lighthouse

 How I wish I know the story behind your every painting.

Remember I told you that one of my favourite paintings is the Sunflower by Van Gogh? I remember asking you to google it and then paint it for me. It's quite obvious that you didn't want to paint a dying flower because you painted the opposite. 

This painting was Daddy Don's request.  This is your version of one of Miro's paintings- "Woman and Dog beneath the Moon". Just like the other paintings I asked you to copy, you changed something on the painting.

See, if only they allowed you to stay longer with us, you could have done more beautiful paintings. But never mind, although your not here, your paintings will live forever and Mama and I will make sure that they are taken good care of.

I am so excited for the exhibition. I hope they won't change their minds. I am so proud of you. I love and miss you baby ko.

Mommy Tintin