Image size: 12″x12″, Paper size: 15″X15.75″. It is a limited edition of 35 prints, each individually printed by the artist.

‍Based on a true story. It is a part of the series of 12 black and white prints, “Lessons Learned from Six-year Olds”.

One day my six-year old granddaughter and I were walking down to the park where there is a children’s play area. The park has swings, slides, sand box etc.

She picked up three little buttercups. The flowers had stems hardly long enough for her to hold them. With a broad smile on her face she gave them to me.

As she was holding my hand and walking towards the park, she proceeded to tell me that she felt really lucky to have a grandmother who would do so many things with her, such as, draw, paint, do ceramics, bake, make her favourite foods, go to the park, read stories etc.

I was completely taken aback. What six-year old child is thoughtful enough to express gratitude?  

It made me realize that instead of taking things for granted, we need to live with an attitude of gratitude.

I am reminded of Norman Vincent Peal's words, “The more you practise the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for.”

50% from the sale of this print is donated to a not-for-profit organization serving 12-21 year olds - Atlantic Wellness Community Centre.

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