Acrylic on canvas – 16 x 16 inch – Unique work

There are moments in life when it’s as if time stands still, when it’s such an harmony that you could say it’s paradise on earth. This special day is one of those moments.

Opale, Lola, and Marina are childhood friends. They met in kindergarten. Sometimes they remember that first day with a certain emotion. The one that changed the course of their lives forever. Forty years have passed since then, and it’s as if it were the first time.

It’s Lola’s birthday today. Opale and Marina have decided to surprise her. They each have families, children or not, ex-husbands, wives; life hasn’t been kind to them. They’ve worked to free themselves from all their obligations and gain a few hours of freedom, just like they did during their teenage years. It hasn’t been easy, but after all, nothing is easy down here!

Lola is busily preparing. Her new boyfriend left the house in a hurry 5 minutes ago without giving any explanation. weird. Already the day before, her ex asked to babysit their 15-year-old son for two days, pretending it was a soccer match they absolutely didn’t want to miss… Anyways, she knows of course it’s her birthday, but everyone is leaving. As she opens her front door to go to the office, she discovers her two best friends on the steps with a huge bouquet of flowers. She is stunned, overwhelmed. She stammers a thank you and looks at her watch; she’s already late. That’s when Marina and Opale immediately reassure her: no office today, and the boss knows! This time, Lola bursts into tears, and the three girls hug.

This is where it all begins: a girls’ day out! The best day possible can begin. A quick coffee at their favorite place, making the world a better place, laughing, and enjoying every second of the rising sun on the terrace. Because of course, the weather is also magnificent! An exceptional April 2nd!

They take the car, drive a bit, park… a short hike, a picnic by the lake in the freshly mown grass. A glass of Proseco each: cheers, girls!