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This is a painting that I have been wanting to do for a long time. I used a photo reference from the "80's. It comes from a period that will always remain one of my happiest memories. I was in a loving relationship with Craig Witt for ten years until I lost him to HIV. My photo reference was taken at Christmas. I never thought I would ever know joy at Christmas again because of the death of my sister, Robin, and her baby, Victoria, on December 20, 1978. Craig pulled me out of that depression and changed my life for the better. His love for family and friends and his never ending desire to celebrate every holiday was infectious. I was constantly surrounded with parties, dinners, and every kind of celebration imaginable, even Flag Day was a cause to be joyful. I tied to capture this feeling of happiness in this painting.
