Sailboats for Finn

My little boy, Finn, is the light of my life. His smile and laugh are contagious. It's hard to not feel joy when he is near. He radiates hope and energy. He lives in the moment, which is something I strive to do. He challenges my creativity, and he inspires me every day. He even inspired me before he was born.

I did very little painting when I was pregnant with Finn, because breathing oil paint and paint thinner fumes is not a good idea for a pregnant lady. I was determined, however, to paint something for Finn before he was born.

It didn't take me very long to settle on the theme of Sailboats for his bedroom. There is something about sailboats that speaks to me. I find them to be calming. And magical. When I see a sailboat, I wonder where they have been and where they are going. I think of adventure, and I think of the ocean. I love the ocean. If I could live anywhere but here, it would be next to the ocean. Like painting, being near the ocean makes me feel alive and at peace.

I ended up painting two sailboat pictures for Finn. I love the fact that my little boy has original art in his bedroom. Yes, it's Mom Art, but it's original art. He also has a boat steering wheel and a colorful world map that says "Finn's World". He's already learning about where he lives and where India is. He can show you where the Penguins are and where the Blue Whales spend their time. He can also point out where his paintings hang on the wall.

I hope these paintings inspire Finn to dream. I think that's perhaps the magic of sailboats. I want my little boy to dream and create and become inspired to do whatever it is that he wants to do. Just like he inspires me.