Mr Bumble
I have chosen to paint a Bumble Bee. Bees were always very special to my son and myself, we used to call them all, "Mr Bumble" so that is what I have entitled my piece.
I only started painting after my sons death. At first my paintings were just dark swirling sodden shapes, often done with my fingers. A way to express the unadulterated pain of loosing my child to homicide. A senseless, unprovoked knife attack that took such a beautiful boy from this world, from me. With support from my therapist I was encouraged to paint when I felt able. I have found painting to be very cathartic, affording me time to process my feelings, totally uninhibited emotions form on the paper and I feel a sense of release.
Sadly my therapist left the service last year but her encouragement of my art has stayed with me.
I am so very grateful I once had such joy in my life. Such beautiful memories of which Mr. Bumble is just one. I am also so thankful I was encouraged to paint, for me the act of painting, of remembering the joyful times of my life have continued my connection with my darling son.
