“Grief is the the growing up of the heart that bursts boundaries like an old skin or a finished life.” —adrienne maree brown

Today, we’re joined by Paul Bond, an award-winning oil painter whose work exists in that liminal space between dreaming and reality. Drawing from the Latin American tradition of Magic Realism, Paul creates what he calls “fairy tales for adults”—canvases where symbolic and fantastic elements blend with realistic atmospheres, revealing worlds where anything is possible. But beyond their visual beauty, Paul’s works have become something more profound—tools of communication and comfort, both for himself and for those who encounter them.

In our conversation today, we explore grief, loss, and the healing power of art. We’ll discover how Paul’s paintings have become a language for the unspeakable, a bridge between sorrow and solace, and how creating these images has helped him—and others—navigate some of life’s most difficult moments.

Please visit Paul’s website here for more of his magical paintings.

The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller

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