I promised awhile back that I would post a picture of one of my paintings.
A dear friend of ours, lived and worked in Thailand for many years. Whenever he was in the States for a visit, he came to our house for dinner and told us fascinating stories about his life among these warm and wonderful people. In a stack of photos that he brought with him one time there was one of these four captivating little Thai girls. Something about the group of them captured my heart and it was the inspiration for this “not quite done yet” painting.
Kelley Smith says:
As a photographic artist, Wow!
That’s beautiful!
August 7th, 2006 at 4:20 pm
Susan says:
Lovely paint and a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing.
BTW, check out http://www.joannespeaks.blogspot.com (my mother). Her latest post is LOL funny.
August 7th, 2006 at 4:31 pm
rwl10802 says:
Beautiful. . .beautiful. . .beautiful. Please tell me you have your walls COVERED with portraits of Sean. What a gift!!!!
August 7th, 2006 at 4:53 pm
Tammy says:
Very beautiful! You have so much talent!
August 7th, 2006 at 6:09 pm
Kvetch says:
You are very talented!
August 7th, 2006 at 7:07 pm
Carola says:
That is beautiful…so you are not only a great mom and a great writer, you are also an artist! do you want me to go jump on the river? I am so jealous! :) congratulations!!
August 7th, 2006 at 8:12 pm
K says:
Beautiful work. Thanks for posting it.
August 7th, 2006 at 9:20 pm
Paulette1958 says:
That is beautiful, I too am an artist but I hoard them when people tell me to share share share. Beautiful. Our youth go to Thialand every year, they are awed by the people. Your friend is right.
August 7th, 2006 at 9:21 pm
Arleta says:
I read you bio, and you are really blessed! My sister went through the a lot of the same things you did. She never had any children, though. My mom had me when she was 41. She says I kept her young!
August 7th, 2006 at 10:00 pm
clair says:
Wow, this is awesome. Envy your talent, I can only do match-stick figures LOL.
August 7th, 2006 at 10:47 pm
Addie says:
Oh, wow! That is beautiful! Really beautiful.
August 7th, 2006 at 11:09 pm
Shannon @ Rocks in my Dryer says:
Lovely!
August 7th, 2006 at 11:30 pm
Blog_Antagonist says:
How incredibly lovely! I am a creative person but I am certainly not an artist. I am always so envious of and awed by those who can create beautiful art. I think that portraits are especially difficult because of that inner light that is so elusive. You’ve captured that light. Bravo.
P.S. Is that comment spam? I’ve never seen it before and was taken aback by it. How rude.
August 7th, 2006 at 11:30 pm
chelle says:
Breathtaking … Thanks for sharing …
August 8th, 2006 at 12:39 am
emi says:
Wow! Will you show us more please?
August 8th, 2006 at 1:00 am
Antique Mommy says:
Thank you all for your kind words. The only problem is if I believe you then I have to believe the person who took time out to email me to say “You suck!” One of the hardest things about putting your work out for review.
August 8th, 2006 at 6:50 am
Kim S says:
Everyone’s a critic. Why would anyone do that? If you don’t like something move along. OK I have to start counting to ten and take deep breaths.
I think the girls are beautiful. Thank you for sharing your incredible gift.
August 8th, 2006 at 8:18 am
Perri says:
Obviously the “you suck” comment came from someone jealous of your obvious talent. It’s beautiful.
August 8th, 2006 at 9:01 am
Melanie says:
Beautiful painting! You’re very talented!
August 8th, 2006 at 10:19 am
Andi says:
I’m a firm believer that to be a critic you have to post your own artwork for US all to look at. I would invite your sole critic to feel free to post some of thier own work, though I doubt that would happen.
I think your work is wonderful, and being an art major (though not fine arts, which is certainly what you qualify as) I get to say that with some degree of credibility. You have a wonderful gift and a good eye for detail.
I look forward to seeing more of your work. It seems you are just endowed with all sorts of talent, as you write well enough to make me laugh out loud or cry in an instant (I thought your post on the last weekend in july would break my heart). God has truly blessed you!
-Andi (Perri’s daughter)
August 8th, 2006 at 10:22 am
Susan says:
Absolutely beautiful! I can’t imagine having that kind of talent in addition to your writing talent! You’re amazing.
August 8th, 2006 at 12:13 pm
Shalee says:
AM, yet another reason for you and my Mr. Right to talk art. You seem to have the same style and medium in mind.
And I agree with the others… you are one multi-talented lady. It’s lovely!
August 8th, 2006 at 12:32 pm
edj says:
Edward Weston, famous photographer, said that all criticism is only opinion.
I liked your painting. I like the grouping, and the way the shortest one is shyly peering out at us from the frame, her face half-hidden. I like the way the tallest leans back, already getting a womanly expression on her face. It’s a fun, warm picture.
August 8th, 2006 at 2:51 pm
PastorMac's Ann says:
Wow AM! You’re amazing! What a terrific picture. I would love to have that kind of talent. Wondeful! Show us more! Do you sell your work?
August 10th, 2006 at 11:44 pm
Kit says:
Stunning picture, you’ve really captured the life in their eyes.
August 13th, 2006 at 2:19 pm