She had a sad experience which was the inspiration for this piece. A friend from school's mother died in her sleep over the summer. It was shocking and sad. I didn't know this girl's mother. I guess she had been sick for quite a while, but, still, it was unexpected. My dd asked me to paint a picture for her friend to give her after the funeral. She chose this quote and it turned out very nice. I never scanned that painting, so it is not here in my blog, but I did another one, larger, with the same quote. This is the result. My dd loves it and so she claimed it.
Well, I just love her. She is wood burned into wood and watercolored and painted with acrylics. I also collaged the background with scrapbook paper. I used pencil for the quote. I beeswaxed it also. :) Very happy painting for a very sad time for my daughter and her friend.
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This is a beautiful piece. More eloquent and beautiful when you know the story behind it.
Thank you for sharing.
Peace & Love.
This is beautiful and I'm sure the friend thinks so, too!
So thoughtful of you...
Annette, such a thoughtful gift. And thank you for the thoughtful B-Day wishes.
God Bless.
Carol B.
Thanks for all your comments! I really loved making this painting.
Anni
I adore this piece. So soft and pretty how the colors and words come together. And the story behind it is just beautiful.
aww..love your painting..and all of your work. I wanted to write and you and say thank you very much for the blog award..I will be posting it soon. :)
gonna add you to my link list too..wishing you a wonderful day..
warmly
heidi
Oh mY..your daughers painting is wonderful!!
BEAUTIFUL!!! sooooo nice! thanks for the prayers about my brother~
LOVE.
e
Hey Anni! Can you email me at dirtyfootprints@yahoo.com.....I wanted to ask you something in an email and can't find your email anywhere on your blog. Please email me your email, and I will love you forever for it!!!
Peace & Love.
really cool - this is my first time here, but I want to say that I really enjoy your artistic style. Your work is presented really well too. I'll be back, and I know I'll point the Mrs. here as well.
Your pieces are SO wonderful! I'm in LOVE with the playfulness of each one. The storytelling is quite original and I can't imagine a better way to LIVE than with these lil characters roaming around in your imagination.
xo, Monica :)
Thank you Paul and Monica!
I appreciate your comments!
Paul, your site looks cool and Monica, I love your dolls!
Anni
Hi there, I noticed your comment on Tascha's blog, and saw your icon, so I dropped by to be nosey and to say hello.
I love your art :) It's really beautiful and inspiring, and this particular painting is probably my fave so far.
oh i love it . .. the soft colors, the quote, her lovely features, all of it!
Annette, I wanted to thank you again for nominating me for the Brilliant Blog Award. I finally learned how to post the links! Yipeee! I am getting better!
Thank you for your encouragement!
Love,
Carol B.
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