Whispering Vale

You probably know that ‘vale’ is synonymous with ‘valley’. But did you know that the term ‘vale’ (pronounced val-eh) is an archaic Latin term for bidding someone farewell/goodbye? I learned this not too long ago and that it’s known to have been used after someone’s passed away.

And so this painting, in part, is a sort of eulogy to my three pet rats who I’ve had to say goodbye to this year.

Painted on a recycled canvas with acrylic paint, this piece is flowing with beauty and tranquility and while it’s got its imperfections, I’m so proud of it as my first painting of this kind.