powered by Dunkin's new 'Dewlatta' and half price after Easter peeps (didn't have any of Kristin's yummy chocolate covered peep pops) ... I didn't get too much done this week. Did make a cute little gift tag and card for the best "administrative professional" in the world, but was trying to beat the clock to get it to her on Wednesday and never took a pic of it. I love the way Paint Party Friday makes me produce something! As you know, I will paint anything! I love giving pieces a 2nd chance and saving them from the dump, I'm all about repurposed creations. Simply painted the below buoy for a friend with a summer home cottage address with 'Sign Painter's 1 Shot Lettering Enamel'. Bet the mailman and the pizza delivery guy LOVE it!
... sketched the below back in 1978 (HOLY COW) and gave it to my Mom for Mother's Day. If I remember correctly, it was something about tall strong oaks and the little sprouts that come from them and how they are connected. My mom was awesome ... strong, determined, smart and very caring, and she never gave up on having me and would do anything for my sister and I. Miss you MOM ...
so please ... remember EVERY WOMAN who has ever hugged a baby, kissed a boo-boo and dried a tear, taught a lesson, listened closely, cared deeply ... and passed on her love and wisdom to someone in this world who really needed her (can't remember who said this) ... this upcoming Mother's Day - K? 
The drawing you did for your mother is just awesome! I so love how you had the sprout coming from the larger tree. When she was in first grade my daughter drew me a similar drawing for mother's day....I still have it. Thanks for sharing and bringing back some of my beautiful memories.
ReplyDeleteLove the buoy, it would look good at my beach cottage. The tree is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love the tree and you inspired me to draw one to see if I can come up with something as awesome. Marlene has just the right spot at her beach house for one of those buoys and could even give you one to paint. =)
ReplyDeleteYour sketch is gorgeous. Enjoy the weekend, Annette x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work..beautiful! Shine one!
ReplyDeleteVictoria
Your mother must be happy right? . Greetings
ReplyDeleteGreat work. Love the buoy. Thanks for sharing. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteLove the buoy! You know all his friends and neighbors are going to want one. Reading about the lovely tree painting made me tear up, especially since I had just finished reading an email from my own mom.
ReplyDeletelove this tree piece, simply wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love the buoy - and your words about your mom, and all mothers in the world. My mom passed away four years ago and I miss her very much.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting piece of artwork and well said about all the mothers in the world. Well Done! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! And what a treasure that you still have it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful post... Your mother's tree is beautiful (such a wonderful gift that you have it still). The painted buoy is perfect for this week's PPF poll theme! Well timed :)
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Kristin
Your tree really touched me. It's a wonderful piece. I miss my own mother so much.
ReplyDeleteAnd that buoy! Love it! My friend has a summer home on Lake Erie. Oh would she be wanting to grab that one. ;)
This is a great post both the art & the beautiful sentiments, great to meet you & Happy (belated?) Paint Party Friday ;)
ReplyDeleteLovely art work but the tree really touched me. I adore oaks and of course it was mentioned in the Royal wedding, my hubby brought me home a sapling of a red oak to plant for Earth day and I have been meaning to draw one for a PPF.....it happens to be my fav tree. This is truly beautiful and your mom must love it for eternity. Lovely post.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful mom's day gift you gave your mom that year, so touching.
ReplyDeleteLove the buoy and the tree drawing. The buoy is so creative recycling. Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteI love that buoy sign!! I also wished I lived somewhere by the sea that would necessitate me having a buoy sign of my own!
ReplyDeleteThe oak sketch is fantastic - I can't believe its from 1978. The detail is just beautiful. I'm sure your mum was really touched by it.
Your sketch is absolutely gorgeous! Really beautifully done. I'm sure your mom loved it.
ReplyDeleteThat buoy is wonderful! What a great idea. I love picking up discarded pieces of furniture and giving them a new lease on life with a few coats of paint.
Superb sketch!! And I LOVE the happy buoy! Talk about cheering a place up.
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