Sun Heart

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Sun Heart is hand embroidery on watercolored muslin using various shades of red.

Today is the twenty seventh anniversary of the death of my mother. She was a beautiful, artistic, loving soul who taught me how to be a mother, how to love, and how to survive adversity and tragedy. Her dream was to be an artist and instead I was lucky enough to have her as a mother. I hope in some way I am paying tribute to her through my life both as a mother and an artist.

Comments

jude said…
very beautiful.... by the way when ever i email you it gets kicked back... that has happened several times.just so you know
January 3, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Tangled Stitch said…
Thank Jude! I think I took care of it!
January 3, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Anonymous said…
Your best piece ever. Just Beautiful.
January 3, 2010 at 2:25 PM
lee said…
love the piece, red is my favourite clour and the story about your mom
January 3, 2010 at 3:23 PM
Diane J. Evans said…
What a beautiful tribute to your mom -- you must miss her so much at this time of year. Your wonderful expressions of art speak volumes about the lessons you learned from her.

Diane
January 3, 2010 at 5:24 PM
painterofblue said…
Really, really beautiful. I'm sure she is smiling down on you, so proud of all the stunning work you have produced.
January 3, 2010 at 5:49 PM
Anonymous said…
Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!
January 3, 2010 at 6:00 PM
AscenderRisesAbove said…
very cool; and also very artery-like.
January 3, 2010 at 6:23 PM
Anonymous said…
We miss Aunt Filly also, can't believe it's been so many years. She was a terrific person and me and Sal miss her alot.
January 3, 2010 at 8:46 PM
Judy Olson said…
So beautiful! This is my new favorite.
January 4, 2010 at 2:49 AM
Cousin Sal said…
Deb...I think it's great testamant to Mom that you keep her with you in thought and give her tribute as it is well deserved. She was a very talented lady as we as family all know. I too miss her. She was my Aunt, Godmother and most important to me as I grew older my friend...Her artistic talents live on through your work , keep it up and her memory lives on....
January 4, 2010 at 3:21 AM
Deb G said…
What a wonderful way to hold on to love...
January 4, 2010 at 5:54 AM
Deborah said…
This is beautiful! She must have been a very special person and I am sorry you lost her.
January 4, 2010 at 5:32 PM
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