Illustration Friday: Carry

There were so many nights like this with my babies. Sinking into the night, but holding on just enough to get through.

One really rough night with my son, I blasted Bird and the Bee's Birthday on my headphones. I know the song is probably meant romantically, but it became my mommy anthem.

I originally sketched this with text from the lyrics: Hold On / Hold On. As a finish, I just wanted to leave it pure.

Comments

[Shree]

Hi Gina, This is a lovely illustration... imagine your son looking at this illustration when he grows up... he will know how much you love him :)

[Sarah]

What a beautiful image, Gina. I am feeling this every night lately. How perfectly you capture that feeling of floating in that space between sleep and wake, and drifting off in peace with baby in arms.

[Mary Lou Rosato-Caine]

I like the feel of this piece. Really well done. Gouache has always been a hard medium for me. Your colors are just beautiful!

[roberto]

Hi Gina I don't know that song but surely is a sweet song as much as your drawing!!!!
congratulations!!!

[hedwig]

I remember those times! Beautiful, soft, sweet and tender picture.

[Hannah Holt]

I can totally relate. I nursed all four of my children, including the twins. So much tenderness, so much insomnia. You beautifully captured the sweetness and sleeplessness of late night feedings.

[Karen Sagovac]

This is absolutely gorgeous! Love the calmness of the green...

[Gina]

Thank you all so much for your kind words. This is clearly a very personal painting, and it's nice to see it resonate with other mamas.