Sunset Soiree at Miromar Lakes Children's Artwork
October 9, 2019 @ 6:53PM — October 31, 2019 @ 6:53PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Valerie's House kids express their grief--and hope--after the loss of their loved one through art. Here's a sneak peek at some of the artwork our kids have created for Sunset Soiree at Miromar Lakes.
Beautiful Butterfly 
By Sophia, age 7
My mom’s favorite color was green and we both liked butterflies. It reminds me of her.
Faceless Grief
By Caitlyn, age 19
Portrait of a grieving person. Everyone experiences grief at some point in their lives, and it isn’t always easy to tell who is facing grief and when. My painting shows this because it is really just the imprint of a person – not someone who is recognizable or real.
Overcast Love
By Kolton, age 8
At Valerie’s House children are taught that colors can represent an emotion when they are going through grief. Kolton’s piece represents a mixture of emotions when his loved one died. The word “Love” in black represents a lonely heart. The color choices in his art piece represent anger, sadness, and shock of losing his loved one.
Get Out of The Darkness 
By Hannah, age 15
Symbolism: My painting means that even if you have been in the darkness of grief, you can always find the light out of the darkness. You can be still consumed in the darkness, but the light will overpower and save you from falling back.