The hair salon where I got my hair trimmed (back in the old days) found their windows broken in late May or early June after a night of protests following the murder of George Floyd. The business reopened quickly, with their “hurricane boards” in place, trying to make up for being closed for so long due to COVID.
After a couple weeks of driving by and seeing the plain plywood, I remembered that I had a lot of light blue paint leftover from renovations and asked if I could paint an angel of the boards. Apparently the building’s insurance would not cover the windows, and the business owners had applied for assistance but had no idea when the glass would be replaced, so they agreed.
The wood grain inspired the “Angel with the Heart Hairdo” who later inspired the words:
Nurture the blossoms of love wherever you find them.
Let them become you.
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February 10, 2021 at 1:28 pm
What a lovely act of kindness for your community! This is a perfect example of stepping up for each other. 💛
February 10, 2021 at 8:03 pm
Thanks, Laura. I don’t like blank walls or plain plywood.
February 10, 2021 at 1:32 pm
This is so touching and so uplifting! What a loving and caring gift. Thank you for being one of the helpers. ❤️
February 10, 2021 at 8:43 pm
Thank you. A small thing I enjoyed doing.
February 10, 2021 at 2:18 pm
Truly beautiful and touching
February 10, 2021 at 8:52 pm
Thank you, Ka.
February 10, 2021 at 2:35 pm
That was very nice of you ❤️
February 10, 2021 at 9:01 pm
Thanks. That plywood was just calling to me!
February 10, 2021 at 3:49 pm
Beautiful angel on the blue wall.
February 10, 2021 at 9:10 pm
Thanks, Linda!
February 10, 2021 at 4:43 pm
Exactly what my heart needed today. Thank you Joanna!!
February 10, 2021 at 9:10 pm
My pleasure! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
February 10, 2021 at 6:45 pm
What a wonderful initiative!
February 10, 2021 at 9:16 pm
It felt good, too. I would have done more, but wasn’t sure how long it would be there.
February 10, 2021 at 8:03 pm
JoAnna, this is such a wonderful thing for you to do. You are an inspiration. Hugs on the wing!
February 10, 2021 at 9:18 pm
Thanks, Teagan. I like to paint pictures. Hugs on the wing!
February 10, 2021 at 10:49 pm
I’m blow away by this post, JoAnna! I wish I lived nearby to see this divine piece of artwork in person. I hope it’s okay if I reference this wonderful act of compassion at some point on my blog! It sure gives ME faith!
February 11, 2021 at 10:46 pm
Thank you so much! Yes, you can certainly share and reference my work. I’ve been wanting to share more of my art work and have been responding more to the nudges to paint and share, especially the angels. My mother had a special interest in angels and collected angel figurines which I inherited. I am honored that it gives you faith! You’ll find more of my angels here: https://angelsmermaidsandwoodwork.com/
February 11, 2021 at 12:57 am
What a beautiful painting! What a kind and thoughtful act! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Have a great day, Joanna!
February 11, 2021 at 11:34 pm
Thanks, Cheryl! It was a pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
February 11, 2021 at 1:58 am
Ahhhh … so you are not only a great writer, a great humanitarian, but also an artist! What a lovely thing that was for you to do! ❤
February 11, 2021 at 11:41 pm
Thank you for your kind words. I have often felt like I’m not doing enough, but getting over that. I do have my moments! Art was a gift that I ignored for much of my life. Now it’s like coming home.
February 11, 2021 at 5:59 am
A commendable effort
February 15, 2021 at 9:13 pm
Aww…what a beautiful angel and a beautiful kindness…
February 15, 2021 at 10:11 pm
Thank you, Chandra. I’m very glad you like her. Painting her was a pleasure.