This painting was a gift to my Dad as he had just discovered that i could paint.
i was working one night when my phone rang and it was my dad on the other line, me and my dad are far apart as im living in USA and he lives in the Philippines, we pretty much dont talk alot but he was just happy about the paintings that my cousins showed him.
My Dad used to be a President of an Engineering Firm for 30 years. It was an American owned Company, so my dad was earning dollars in my country which was so much. I did not follow his foot steps as when i was a kid till college i never had the urge to draw or have interest in his line of work, i didn't like math at all like everyone else.
I remember he saw me draw when i was young for projects and assignments and he had to remake it again for me, as i presumed it was not pleasing to his eyes.
That was a sign that i have no future in architecture or engineering, He used to give more attention to my sister alot, as she always gets good grades and was good in arts and plays the piano well, while i was just an average student that gets in to trouble alot.
We have not spoke for years and i didn't know what to say, and his first words for me was
"Son im so proud of you" as i asked why? He said "Im proud of what you have become" as he knew that i was successful in my career of choice and with family and he was asking me "how did you learn to paint like that? Your paintings are so beautiful and im so proud of you" you know what, tears wont stop falling from my eyes. and the only thing i could say was,
"Dad i have been waiting for so long to hear those words from you, you just dont know what it means to me hearing those words from you"
and then now we were both in tears. And for the first time in my life i felt so comfortable talking to him about my life. It was Such a blessing for both of us to be able to feel that way.
And after telling him stories about my painting, i simply asked him, what would he want me to paint for him and i will deliver it personally! He was thinking and he wanted a painting of the "Manila Bay" as it was the view from his office for 30years
Manila Bay has the most amazing sunsets, i remember when i was a kid and waiting for my dad finish work, i would just stare at the biggest sunset as it was his view form his office. And this was his view everyday. And thats exactly what i painted for him.
Oh my goodness the painting is beautiful, but your story brought me to happy tears for you both. lovely share @errymil
Thank you @sunscape, i paint with all my heart, as that brings my memories of all the thoughts i was thinking while i was making my painting! But this one is by far the very valuable to me!
I can see why it is so precious to you both.
wow
your painting is awesome. similar to the real one
and your storyline...touching and inspiring...sometimes we all should learn that family matters and comes first. Great to see father and son bond so well...which reminds me of my blog post of last week ...a short story on family versus office. Do read it up @kenhudoy
@errymil thank you for garnishing my day with your post. Good one...
Thank you for stopping by @kenhudoy, i will surely check your post!
I already read that post of yours @kenhudoy, i was touched by your story, i think i alredy upvoted and resteemed it last week. It was a really good post
great and i will keep following for more updates
do expect your comments and support...if you like do also follow ...thanks
No problem i will follow you but you havent followed me tho @kenhudoy
i am following you and also do love and suport your work especially the Spring river of love....check my comment
let us keep supporting one another
did you read my post on family versus office and brain efficiency, they also need comments and support...working on publishing many from weekend,,
thanks
Amazing and very touching story! You are a very good son and talented artist.
I agree, it moved me too
Im so thankful that it touched you in a way
welcome
Thank you so much @aksinya! Your presence is so valuable to me! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
))))) yours is valuable to me too))
i like it o much that sunset view is killing me
Thank you so much @steemboy1
Almost brought me to tears. Awesome painting and wonderful story written with the heart. ❤
awwww... @arrliinn you so sweet....the storyline and painting got me too....
good comment ad happy to see we steemings always caring for others work. Are you also an artist?
I am not an artist, hehe. I do not have that technical knowledge to comment that way but of course, everybody has an eye for "beauty". Especially this one which is enclosed with a very touching story behind it. Family is everything.
right..famil first too as such read up my short story on family versus office and also brain efficiency...a good read to tickle your fancy
thanks
Oh yeah, I will. Hope you could also pass by my feed- they're more on mommy-parenting stuffs, but hopefully you'll also enjoy they.
ofcourse why not. it is my pleasure to support my fellow hard working steemians!
sure... all for one, one for all...thats the spirit of steemians...;)
Thank you @arrliinn really appreciate your comment!
Most welcome, @errymil!
beaitifu shots, I like the sunset
Thank you so much @charles1
welcome
Beautiful painting and wonderful personal story about it ...
Thank you @yuccarose
Amazing story for an amazing painting. I am glad that things have changed. You are very talented and I hope you keep it up.
Thank you @vot now i live to paint!
Such a beautiful story @errymil. Very touching! keep up the good work.
Thank you @ursteemitgirl
what a beautiful story indeed!
Thank you @milenamilak and im happy for the banner! Its fits really well, i will try to mention you with every post to promote your art as well
Oh thank you! It was a pleasure :)
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Salamat sa sharing your meaningful story and also for the beautiful pictures from Manila! I love the sunset! :) Have a wonderful day! @errymil
Thank you for checking it out and your comment. May you have blessed day my friend @breakingtonight
You're very welcome and may you also have a wonderfully blessed day!
@errymil
great story.. a happy one too.
Thank you for dropping by and checking my art @rebeccabe
Naiyak naman ako sa kwento @errymil.
So heartwarming! wonderful painting you have! this is the Manila Bay from Roxas Blvd view☺
Salamat naman @lemonchum! Im still in tears whenever i hear those words! It will be with me for the rest of my life! And that taught me how to inspire my kids, giving them heartwarming compliments that wiuld last a life time!
i feel you @errymil. keep up your awesome work!☺