The Eternal Canvas Foundation was inspired by the tragic loss of Eddie Macallister, a security guard and the son of Marilyn Macallister, who was Hugh’s former nanny. Witnessing the profound impact of this loss on someone so important to him, Hugh was moved to offer solace to the grieving family through a medium he had never before used for such a purpose—his art. Painting Eddie’s portrait contributed a new meaning to Hugh’s creativity while simultaneously providing a lasting  tribute to Eddie’s memory, offering comfort and connection to his grieving family during an unimaginably difficult time. With the goal of bringing comfort to more grieving families, Hugh established The Eternal Canvas Foundation as a nonprofit organization, dedicating his artistic talent to help those navigating the pain of loss.