Nate's Art Gets More Sewious

The Night Is Dark, and I Cannot Wake
Watercolor on Paper, 2006

None of us had a good time last night. Nate has apparently developed night terrors, and while they can be hereditary, I'd like to note that mine didn't start quite so early. In his case, the onset probably has something to do with his big life change of the past month, going to school twice a week (where he's actually coming along quite well, when he's not being bitten). Anyway, whatever the reasons, it sucks when your kid is crying and flailing, and you can't do a darn thing to comfort him, because he's not really aware of your presence. Nate wanted his latest watercolor piece to convey the feelings of anxiety and confusion that grip him during these moments. Well, it's either that or a puppy playing in the rain. Your call.