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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Art every day month, day 22

This is a photo of my grandmother (red scarf) and one of her four sisters. I printed the photo onto tissue paper and added it with gel medium over a painted background.
I love this photo as it reminds me of the twinkle in my grandmothers eyes and her fabulous laugh. She was an artist and taught at Carpinteria High School. I painted first with her and began work in clay with her. She left me her potter's wheel when she died. It's long gone now, it was an old kick wheel and it now lives at San Jose State College.
I often wonder at this photo. My memories of her sisters weren't ever this lively and I would love to hear from them about the background of this photo. Theirs wasn't an easy life. But seeing this, it makes me smile knowing they shared this moment together.
Happy Thanksgiving week!
xo
lynn

8 comments :

  1. This is amazing - I LOVE it! Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!

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  2. That looks like Aunt Georgie next to Mom...as they were closest in age to each other. Ask me next time we get together as I collected stories from Mom, Aunt Francy and Aunt Anabel...LOVE the photo and job you did! <3

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  3. what a wonderful photo, its so clear and crisp. I love how you have enhanced it with the definitions of beauty:)

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  4. What a great tribute and I love that she was your inspiration... for me it was my god father... nice way to keep the memories alive and inspiring xx

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  5. That is a GREAT photo!!!! And love how you've given it your artistic touch!

    Have a great Thanksgiving!

    "Her" and Romeo

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  6. Hi Lynn. You did a wonderful job with the photo. I can really see a strong resemblance between you and your grandmother. I haven't stopped by in a while and now I'm going to look at your art projects for the last 21 days!! : ) Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. God bless.

    ~ Wendy
    http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  7. What you did with this photo is wonderful. I have a pic of my grandmother with a twinkle in her eye that I might have to incorporate into my art - you have inspired me! I so wish my grandmother was still alive - so much I would love to ask her about now that I am older.

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