RE: A portrait of my parents (many say it is my best work) - and the goofy story that goes with it.

Awesome painting and story !
Parents are sometimes the hardest to satisfy...or not, it really depends on the character, I am the first person to encourage my children on whatever they are doing to find their path, precisely because I know how important it can be for each human to get the support of our parents....I don't want them to loose their time searching for their self-esteem in a never-coming appreciation, they now know I will always be by their side, whatever they will choose, and always enjoying their being ;-)