Three Friends

Three Friends, water color on paper, 18x24 inch

One of them smiles while the other two watch carefully to see what effect her smile might have.  They’ve known each other since they were kids and see the world with six eyes, adding to each other’s knowledge every day by sharing everything they learn.  It’s the key to their survival.  Very few Thai’s live their lives alone.

Happy Happy

Happy Happy, water color on paper, 5x7 inch

Thais are taught to smile as kids, in a hundred different ways.  No matter how happy, afraid, angry or sad, they always know a smile costs nothing and will lubricate their path.  The world is so full of trouble and the power of a smile can light up someone’s day.  In Bangkok, a city full of smiles, it is hard not to smile back.