Smile

"Smile" was sketched on 20 June 2010 while the artist was watching an evening primetime TV series. She was experiencing an auto-replay of the song 'Smile' in her mind from morning until evening. And, in order for her to stop thinking about it, she sketched a woman with a beautiful smile.

About the portrait, the artist tells the viewer to cheer up and that there is always a bright tomorrow, just as long as he/she smiles. 

From the inspirational song 'Smile' composed by Charlie Chaplin, lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parso, and sung by Nat King Cole, here is the lyrics of the song:

Smile, though your heart is aching,

Smile, even though it is breaking,

When there are clouds in the sky-

You will get by.

If you smile through your pain and sorrow,

Smile and maybe tomorrow

You will see the sun come shining through 

For you.

Light up your face with gladness,

Hide ever trace of sadness.

Although a tear may be ever so near,

That is the time you must keep on trying,

Smile, what's is the use of crying?

You will find that life is still worthwhile,

If you just smile.