A2 (42 x 59 cm) acrylic on heavyweight bamboo fibre paper  
by Eldest Sonshine, age 14
 
As I write this it is 11pm on September the 26th 2023. In an hour I turn 40. My wonderful eldest son painted this wondrous piece this week. I didn't film him doing it, he was left to his own devices in the dining while I busy with various jobs. About an hour and a half later I heard him say to himself "I am Max, I am an artist." 
 
Max does not use spontaneous speech very often to say the least, and in particular not when no one else is around. This was words used just for himself that I happened to hear. What an incredibly beautiful moment that was. I'll never forget it. 
 
He annouced to me when I went to see him and his artwork that it was called "New World". You can see for yourself how magnificent it is. If you can imagine it in your home or office or you know someone who'll love it you know what to do.