The painting is my interpretation of Bottichelli's "Birth of Venus". The title was borrowed from a Kilgore Trout science fiction novel. I enjoy Kurt Vonnegut's humanistic novels. His work has probably influenced my own, although I believe I would have incorporated compassion into my work regardless of whether or not I'd ever read Vonnegut. The original watercolor on paper has sold, but archival quality limited edition giclee prints are available.