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This is a portrait of my mom and dad. I used my photo reference. The image was taken 15 years ago. My dad has since died of Alzheimer’s, 10 years ago. My mom is now 93 and living with me so I can care for her. She and my dad met in art school. I am self taught. My mom has been helping me over the last 3 years. I was in the medical field my whole life. Art has been a way to stay home and work, so I can take care of her. I have been blessed to have had such wonderful parents. This painting sums up who they were in their life, to everyone. We are putting mom on hospice this week. It’s an honor to be able to place this submission in the contest.