A Kiss Goodbye (original hand-drawn sketch by Amy)

Title: "A Kiss Goodbye"

Explanation:

This painting captures the fragile, bittersweet moment of a couple parting ways. The woman, with red lips, gently kisses the man’s tearful eye—her kiss a soft, final gesture of love amidst the pain of goodbye. Her kiss is tender, yet it marks an end, a shift from togetherness to separation. His tears, cascading down his cheek, reflect the sorrow and heartache that come with letting go of someone you’ve loved.

The handwritten words, "Remember me though I have to say goodbye, don't let it make you cry again," add another layer of depth to the scene, reflecting the emotional complexity of the farewell. These words speak of love, regret, and the quiet hope that even after parting, the memories will live on, but without the continued sorrow. It’s a gentle plea for the other person to find peace, to let go of the sadness and hold on to the love that once was.

This piece reflects the quiet grief that comes with a relationship’s end—how love doesn’t always fade with distance, but how we often must learn to carry it in a different way. The kiss, while tender, speaks to the acceptance of the necessity of letting go.

About the Artist:

Through this painting, I explore the deep emotions that come with love, loss, and the painful process of saying goodbye. "A Kiss Goodbye" is my personal reflection on the bittersweet nature of relationships—how the act of parting doesn’t erase the love, but changes the way it is carried. With this work, I want to invite others to reflect on their own experiences of love and loss and to acknowledge the beauty that can exist in moments of painful closure.