About Us | Butch and Manny

About Us: A Brief Story

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Butch and Manny came about after my husband saw me draw something, for the first time, after 19 years. He immediately went to the computer and enrolled me into classes as an art major at our local university. After attending my first semester obtaining new knowledge and skills, the excitement for creating grew in me and I continued on my quest for my degree.

Tragedy struck; my husband was diagnosed with colon cancer and died 90 days later. I was devastated, dumbstruck, and completely lost my ability to function. I let my "light" go out.

A period of time passed. I sat idle too long and decided again to be creative. Knowing that art can be healing, I took my new knowledge out of its drawer and picked up a paintbrush. Reluctant at first and not very confidently I painted my first portrait. It was my "Butch."

Stepping back from it and gazing upon what came out of me I was filled with emotion; knowing that he guided me to my path. My love of portraiture was born and I could not wait to start painting more.

As I continued using painting as a way to heal and my body of work grew, people started purchasing my work. Some asked for commissions, while others liked the creations I posted.

Thinking back to the first portrait I painted I realized he was my reason for living even though he was gone........thank you my "Butch" for showing me the "light."

---I give you BUTCH and MANNY

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