Alone, Yet Laughing With The Finite Flow Of Time.

I stroll down the quiet residential area, far from the honking cars; it is not unusual that I walk alone. In fact, I feel at ease, knowing there are no strange stares upon me. It enables me to focus on the talkative birds, the mischievous squirrels, and the shy little shrews. Those simple moments were never ones I noticed before, perhaps because I once carried the responsibility of being with my beloved and caring for our children.

The best days of my life were us dancing in the living room, the teasing from the children, and the dog running around our simple three-bedroom home. They were the greatest gifts life ever offered me.

I never expected the sudden storm of losing my love, the other half of my life. It broke me. It entangled me in such a painful illusion that my children no longer had any need for me. They had grown into adults with their own paths, and I feared I would soon be forgotten, as I had nothing left to give and age slowly crept up on me. I asked myself if this was truly how my partner would ever want me to live out the rest of my life.

I know that the love we have is infinite. I know they would never want me to fall into loneliness and desperation. The one thing I truly cannot bear imagining is their tears. So I decided to take care of myself, both mentally and physically. I chose to make the most out of the remaining life I had, so that someday when I meet them again, they will greet me with a smile, a warm tight embrace, and a soft kiss.

Time to remember what was forgotten.

Time to go back to my local bar and have a chatty laugh with the kind bartender and my friends.

Time to start planning our summer barbecue with cold beer, smoky ribs, and laugh over sports.

Alone, yet laughing with the finite flow of time explores the mesmerizing concept of living life without expecting anything in return. It embodies true freedom when everything seems lost, a courage that discovers new ways to embrace life despite an uncertain and frightening future.

Layered with acrylics and completed with colored pencils, the artwork depicts solitude intertwined with laughter, inviting bystanders to witness the courage of humanity. Presented as a polished, ready-to-hang canvas (12 × 16 inches), the piece is sealed for long-lasting durability and gloss, ensuring its colors and emotions endure for years to come.

The painting is inspired by our very own Creativebrosis reference photo. Only one piece will be available, which can be ordered from the Paint section of the Gallery tab.

The Reliance of The Snow Leopard

Snow leopards live in some of the harshest environments on the planet. They are native to the mountainous regions of Nepal, India, Mongolia, and China.

These cats have one of the densest fur coats of all the big cats. The thick, smoky-grey fur keeps them warm in temperatures as low as –40°C and helps them blend well with rocks and snow, making them nearly invisible to both prey and predators. Their elusive nature has earned them the nickname “Ghost of the Mountains.” Besides, snow leopards have enlarged chest cavities that allow for greater lung capacity in low-oxygen environments at high altitudes. They also have large nasal cavities that help warm the extremely cold air before it reaches their lungs.

Snow leopards are solitary animals, except during mating season or when mothers are raising cubs. Prey density in the mountains is much lower than in forests or savannas, and the weather conditions are far more unpredictable. Being solitary is an effective strategy for their survival. If they were to approach group living, they would quickly deplete the number of prey in an already scarce environment. They tend to maintain large territories ranging from 100 to 400 square kilometers, which may overlap, since they are not fiercely territorial like tigers and lions. This solitude reduces social competition, injuries, and the risk of disease transmission. Snow leopards have no natural predators, so there is little need to group together for defense. As stealthy ambush hunters, their hunting strategy is more effective than hunting in packs.

Females raise cubs alone for almost two years, and during this time they learn the necessary survival skills. When they grow older, snow leopards naturally separate and claim their own territories. This process is an important part of their life cycle.

Question time

What pattern do you notice in the fun fact about the snow leopard in the art backstory? Why do we have difficulty understanding that detachment does not equate to not loving someone? What is the difference between wanting to be alone and feeling lonely?