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What does Love look like?

Of course, Love comes in many flavors and forms. We speak of Love with words, but the more powerful parts of Love are silent because they sit between the space of words. And Love exists not only between people; the greatest Love is what we express to ourselves and then share with others.

Dad was a New York Art Students League member during the 1970s. He would go there often to draw models who posed for artists. Dad loved drawing and did it often. It was quick and effective for capturing expressive moments without much setup time or preparation.

Here, 1972, Dad finds the beauty of a woman's inner passion as she expresses her message of - Love Me to the world, and to herself. ❤️

The Drawing Days
I remember Dad leaving early and returning home late, with only his drawing tablet in hand. Inside his tablet were a few sheets of paper, and in his pocket, the drawing instruments - a fountain pen, a small set of colored pencils, maybe a piece of graphite, all held together with a rubber band.

Today, these visions of him walking to and from our home, tablet or easel in hand, stay with me because of their regularity, simplicity, and how he created such beautiful things with so little.

I also sometimes wonder if Mom was lonely while Dad was away on his many artistic journeys, especially during the weekends when she wasn't working. Still, she never complained and always had a welcoming meal ready for him upon his return. She supported him and his creative vision completely. That's true love, and they had it. ❤️

When I look at Dad's art creations, I feel the power of Harmony and Synchrony.

Through My Father's Eyes

And here is a song I wrote on the subject.

Song: "Love Me"

Artist: JTAR