Daylight Dreaming

Name of the artwork: Daylight Dreaming
Dimensions: 61 cm x 86 cm
Medium: Ballpoint Pen on Paper
Year: 2025
Characteristic: Unique Selling Proposition, Certificate of Authenticity, Unframed

Meaning:

This heartfelt artwork tells Douglas Mutebi's deeply personal childhood story. Growing up, Douglas carried big dreams in his heart – simple yet meaningful wishes that many children around the world share.

As a boy, Douglas dreamed of owning basic things that would change his life: a house, a car, and enough clothes to wear. He remembers walking around his village with no shirt on, feeling the burning sun on his skin because he had so few clothes to wear.

In this touching drawing, you can see those childhood dreams come to life. The house, car, and clothing carefully placed in the background aren't just objects – they're symbols of hope and dreams.
This artwork captures something beautiful about the human spirit: how our childhood dreams, no matter how simple, can inspire us throughout our lives. Douglas used to think about these things even during the day, and now, through his art, he shares that innocent hope with the world.

Through his ballpoint pen technique, Douglas transforms a personal memory into a universal story that speaks to anyone who has ever dreamed of a better tomorrow. His artwork reminds us that every artist's journey begins with a dream, and sometimes the most powerful art comes from our most honest moments.