Solace

 

Solace (acrylic on canvas, 15"x20")

Solace 

    (noun) -comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.

    (verb) -give comfort or consolation to.

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Initially, I never wanted to paint anything cheezy, I just wanted to try a sunset scene. I have viewed a lot of paintings depicting sunsets, but I have never actually painted one using acrylic. I tried painting it using a photo taken by my sister as a reference. In the photo was me and my girl looking at the sun as it set. When I completed the painting, I asked my girl what should be a good title for the work. One suggestion of hers that caught my attention was the word "solace". I was immediately attracted to the word and decided for it to be its title. Come to think of it, I have always told her that even though sunsets are beautiful, I find them sad. I believe that "comfort in sadness" is relatable to this painting. She, herself, finds comfort (when she's sad) in seeing sunsets -- her favorite. And I, in turn, find comfort in being with her despite the sadness of sunsets.