Family on a Sunday Stroll, 2021

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Divorce with children involved is even harder.

While being married simply stops with a divorce, the responsibility of parenting continues.

Here is another area of progress since 1917, as more and more divorced parents decide to share custody and care, and become co-parents, instead of the traditional mother-sole-custody arrangements. I believe, if it's at all possible, co-parenting with clear parental communication is the best way forward for a separated family, for everyone involved, kids, moms and dads.

This painting is part of the series “Family Portraits”, with my take on what it means to be a family today, inspired by Bart van der Leck’s painting ‘Family’ from 1917. Go here for more information and background.