Art by Hope

I was asked to spotlight one of Hope's creations this morning.
"This painting shows generations of people who were hurt and became harmful to others. As they go down, they become less distorted and monster-like. The chain represents how trauma can be passed down through families.
The two figures at the bottom represent me and my mom. We are different from the others. We are still connected to the past, but we are not becoming the same monsters.
This piece is about breaking the cycle and choosing to become something different, even when you come from pain. It's about Hope.

In my eyes, she has already won.

I asked ChatGPT what this drawing of Hope's would look like in real life.

Hope is experimenting with drawing in a more realistic style and I am jazzed about it.
She hasn't finished anything yet, but she's just beginning. These are her first attempts and she may not complete them.
I, of course, love both of these. And how cool is that Paul Stanley make-up wearing Boston Terrier?!
I kinda wanna see one wearing demon boots and breathing fire now.

Hope captured the personalities of our dogs in one drawing.