Smile

There is something about a smile that is contagious, isn't there? Humans must be programmed to read a friendly smile and react positively. People don't seem to smile enough these days. Too much anger around. But you'd be surprised how many tough masks can be melted away with a little smile.

There are plenty of great sayings revolving around the smiles:

- "Smile and the whole world

“You haven't lost your smile at all, it's right under your nose. You just forgot it was there.”

“If you see a friend without a smile; give him one of yours.”

“Smile - It's the second best thing you can do with your lips.”

“Smile, even if it's a sad smile, because sadder than a sad smile is the sadness of not knowing how to smile.”

"It is almost impossible to smile on the outside without feeling better on the inside.”

I couldn't help being attracted to the nice smiling man on this vintage tobacco box package. He must be a tobacco farmer beaming with pride as he puffs away on his pipe full of tobacco that he grew on his own farm. The complete satisfaction of a hard job well done and the satisfaction of sitting back and enjoying the fruits of your labors.

I find myself drawn in to some dark themes so it was refreshing to work on this piece that will hopefully bring a smile to everyone who sees it. I think it would be perfect to place by a door way so that each morning you could leave the house with a big smile on your face and hopefully come back at the end of the day with the same smile, while along the journey spreading the cheer.

Smile - it makes people wonder what you are up to!

Artwork - Smile by Edward M. Fielding