Hello everyone! I want to answer some questions about the painting. The hearts in my hand print are natural, but I did paint a little to accentuate them so they would pop out more, and I made each one different to catch the eye. The "strings" are life's veins that run through us all and are there to show how our hands connect us all in very real ways. Hence why I called it "Hands of Life". The new owner of this painting is a friend and I told him to name the painting for me because before I entered this competition it had no name. I decided to give it a temporary name until my friend knew what he wanted to name it. He named it "Charity" and I agree that through our hands we bring charity and hope around the world which connects us all in meaningful ways.

Thank you very much to all who have contributed to my campaign by coming here and viewing my art, voting, and leaving comments along the way. I am humbled by your generosity. I have met some very talented people here and don't know how on earth Brickfish will be able to decide. Good luck to all of you!

I would love to see a series of these types of paintings. I think it would make a great portfolio. :)