Last year or maybe the year before my mother gave me my first pair of baby shoes. They were moccasins. I am of Cherokee decent, so I guess that makes sense. As you know if you have followed me for very long my family ties mean everything to me; I got that from my mother. So I know what a sacrifice it was for her to give them to me. We are all SO sentimental! So, as a gift I painted them for her and gave the painting to her the next Christmas. While here at my parents house I ran across the painting (sitting on a shelf in my room with my sons first shoes in front of it) and decided to share this bit of mushy'ness with you. This was painted on a 6x6 wrapped canvas that I painted around. I've always wanted to do them again, and I had the idea while here to photograph my children's first baby shoes and do a series! Yes, I figured I'd let my mother have my children's first shoes since I had the children...Besides I knew they were in excellent hands and if I ever needed them back I could have them.The photo I wanted to share with you all for a bit of inspiration is a simple one of aspen leaves. I think it would work well in just about any media. It seems like a puzzle to me. So, as with the others you are welcome to take it and do with it what you wish.
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2 comments:
Beautiful painting of your baby shoes, Saundra, what a treasure, both the shoes and the painting.
I sent in my first painting for your challenge of the pink gerbers. Sorry it took me a little while!
pughugs from Texas...
So looking forward to seeing it Nancy. If it doesn't get posted here it is because my mom's dial up and my ancient laptop wouldn't let me...but I will!! Thanks!! And thank you for the compliment on the shoes! Always good to hear from my peers!
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