A Dime of Feeling explores the quiet beauty of unnoticed talent and the emotional richness hidden in life’s simplest moments. Set on a rainy city street, the painting features a young Charlie Chaplin playing the saxophone before he rose to fame. Surrounded by a crowd too busy to notice him, only one figure truly listens—a small cherubic Cupid, arms wide in joy, offering his bow and arrow in exchange for the performance.

Through the stark contrast of color and monochrome, this piece highlights two emotional worlds. Chaplin and Cupid are painted in vivid tones, representing authenticity, creativity, and human feeling. In contrast, the background—filled with indifferent figures in grayscale—symbolizes how society often overlooks heartfelt expression in favor of routine.

The title refers to the small coin tossed into Chaplin’s hat—a dime, a modest gesture that carries profound emotional weight. It speaks to the idea that it takes very little to appreciate someone’s art, soul, or presence—and yet, many miss the opportunity.

This painting reminds us that every person has unseen depth and talent. Before fame, everyone starts somewhere. Often, the most meaningful art is created in silence, before recognition arrives. A Dime of Feeling is a tribute to the ones who feel deeply, give freely, and continue to share their light—whether or not the world is watching.

*We think so much and feel so little .