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Have you ever seen a moment in time that makes you feel both happy and sad?

A memory dear to your heart that makes you glad you experienced it, yet at the same time remorseful that that experience can never happen again?

This photograph of my parents does that for me.

My dear friend Edward Gajdel came to join my family and I for dinner one evening a number of years ago. While he was there he took this photo of my parents, and it perfectly captured how they were at the time.

My dad, jolly and full of joy, laughs along with my mom. You can see the love these two shared.

Today, my mom still has that same spark in her eye, but I wish I could say the same for my dad. Dementia, along with failing health, has robbed him of that joy.

His laughter, these days, is hard to come by.

Painting this piece was very cathartic for me. Not only was I able to capture this moment I cherished so dearly, I also used the espresso they drank as part of the painting itself. This gives it an even more personal touch, like having a physical object imbued into it.

Take a look at the finished result below.

Contact Francesco Gallé

Along with the Toronto canvas prints available on this site, I’m also available for custom work.

If you’re interested in getting a portrait of your parents or loved one done, or any other custom art done, feel free to contact me.

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Selections From My “Love Is” Series is available on francescogalle.com

Back in February, I posted a new illustration each day from my “Love Is” prints series to commemorate Valentine’s Day. You’ll see a few illustrations from other collections as well which I thought fit with the theme.

It’s a beautiful time we can share with the one we love. I tried to capture some of that magic in these illustrations. You can find each of these Toronto art prints for sale on my website in various formats, including canvas, acrylic, metal panels, photo paper, framed, and more. You can also choose from many different sizes depending on what type of space you want to fill.

Alone On Our Boat

In this illustration, I wanted to capture the feeling of a peaceful getaway alone with the one you love

Sowing Seeds With The Love Tractor

Have you ever worked together to build a relationship with someone? Sowing seeds for your future? This is the idea I tried to capture here.

Cherry Kissing Lovers

What do lovers love to share together? Among other things, food. These two lovers bond over their love of each other and of cherries.

Rosa’s Red Pepper

Similar to the Cherry Kissing Lovers, I wanted to capture two lovers and their love of eating together.

Family Walking Back From The Library In Winter

Valentine’s Day is about love, and not just romantic love. The love of family can be just as important. This is a scene many Canadians will be familiar with, returning from the library with a pile of new knowledge and ideas to explore.

Son Holding Family Together

Sometimes, a child can be the glue that holds a family together through the pure expression of his love and innocence.

The Addolorata Church in Serra San Bruno, Calabria

This is a famous church in my hometown of Serra San Bruno in Calabria. It’s from my architecture series but the couple standing on the church fit with the Valentine’s Day theme.

Couple On An Elephant Ride

A whimsical little piece about a couple riding an elephant and enjoying life in their own little world.

Spring Bike Lovers

A couple enjoying a nice spring day riding through the park on a bike. The man looks like he’s enjoying it more than the lady!

Contact Francesco Galle

You can find these and other prints for sale on my website. If you’re interested in these or other prints, or you’d like to talk about a custom art project, contact me at 416-876-4540 or by email at cicciogalle@gmail.com.

Discover more information on world artisits, art and the beauty of art, visit: freelance artist in Toronto

Over the last few days, I’ve posted a new illustration from my “Love Is" series of prints to commemorate Valentine’s Day. You’ll see a few illustrations from other collections as well which I thought fit with the theme.

It’s a beautiful time we can share with the one we love. I tried to capture some of that magic in these illustrations. You can find each of these prints for sale on my website in various formats, including canvas, acrylic, metal panels, photo paper, framed, and more. You can also choose from many different sizes depending on what type of space you want to fill.

Family Walking Back From The Library In Winter

Valentine’s Day is about love, and not just romantic love. The love of family can be just as important. This is a scene many Canadians will be familiar with, returning from the library with a pile of new knowledge and ideas to explore.

Son Holding Family Together

Sometimes, a child can be the glue that holds a family together through the pure expression of his love and innocence.

The Addolorata Church in Serra San Bruno, Calabria

This is a famous church in my hometown of Serra San Bruno in Calabria. It’s from my architecture series but the couple standing on the church fit with the Valentine’s Day theme.

Couple On An Elephant Ride

A whimsical little piece about a couple riding an elephant and enjoying life in their own little world.

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