20 Little Lights
December 17th, 2012
Along with many people around the world, I was devastated by the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut last week. Especially now, as a parent, I can't imagine the pain those affected must be going through.
The evening of the tragedy, I sat down and painted this piece, 20 Little Lights, honoring the 20 children whose lives were cut short. My heart goes out to the children and brave adults whose lives were taken that day and the family, friends, and community they left behind.
I will be offering prints of this piece for sale, with all proceeds going to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund (run by the United Way.) If you're so inclined, you can purchase a print here.
5 Responses
Such a beautiful piece, Leah! What a wonderful way to honor those children who lost their lives in this terrible tragedy.
Posted by: Gina | Dec 17, 2012 at 11:39 am |
This is a stunning image, Leah…just perfect.
Posted by: Janice | Dec 17, 2012 at 10:11 pm |
…this takes my breath away and here’s why: ‘There is a story, told by some of the Native Amercian peoples about the stars in the midnight sky. Each star, they say, is a hole pierced in the veil of heaven by souls that have died, and the light that shines through is the light of God, the Great Spirit, the Great Mystery.’ p.3 Make Me An Insturment of Your Peace by Kent Nerburn …….stunning…..
Posted by: Carolyn | Dec 17, 2012 at 10:35 pm |
Uplifting. What a beautiful way to honor those little ones
Posted by: Lindsey | Dec 18, 2012 at 4:10 pm |
Sweet tribute.
Posted by: Paula – Buenos Aires | Dec 19, 2012 at 3:44 pm |