Some days offer no revelation, no grand solution, no sudden change of direction. They simply open for a moment and let a little light through.
This piece grew from one of the simplest ideas in Vanished Roads: when something good reaches you, however briefly, don't argue with it. The dandelion has no trouble understanding this.
Say yes to the sunlight when it finds you.
Say Yes To the Sunlight When It Finds You is an acrylic painting by Thomas L. Vaultonburg based on an illustration by Tré from page 96 of their 2026 book Vanished Roads from Wolf Twin Books
