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Monday, June 20, 2011

A Painter

 I will always remember my mother-in-law as a creator and explorer, she loved to cook healthy meals, she attended yoga retreats in younger years, she changed religious beliefs often, the general route she followed took her from Roman Catholic to  Lutheran to Roman Catholic and finally to Buddhism. Had she spent more time in Florida she would have made it to Judaism as she was very interested in the religion of her new friends she was meeting here. And I will always remember her saying "all I want to do is paint" when asked what activities she wanted to do after moving from California to Florida. However she did do more than paint. She also joined a Spanish class as well as three painting classes. She passed away early this morning. These are a few of the paintings she did shortly after moving to Florida.


And this is a quilt I made for her by photographing her painting, printing it onto fabric, then adding some tulle and fabrics. I can see more of her paintings either becoming quilts or inspiring some quilts .....

8 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear about your Mother-in-law. It's nice that you have some of her paintings for inspiration.

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  2. Oh Gina, I am so sorry. She sounds like a truly remarkable woman, and she'll live on in her wonderful bright art work and your quilts. Hugs to you, J

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  3. Gina I’m sorry for your loss. Your Mother-in-Law sounds like an inspirational woman. You made her painting into a beautiful quilt. Take care.

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  4. Hiya Gina, am so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law's death. But what a wonderul treasure trove you have to remember her by.
    Many warm hugs
    Annette

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  5. I'm so sorry for the loss in your family- she sounds like a very interesting woman! I'm glad you have those wonderful paintings to help keep her memory alive and close.

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  6. I'm so sorry about your loss. Your Mother-In Law sounds like quite a woman. Your quilts will be a great way to keep her memory alive.

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  7. Oh, gina, i missed this. I am so sorry. You seem to have had a bond with her, but her art will keep it alive.

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  8. It is difficult to lose someone close to us. Please accept my deepest condolences. Your mother-in-law left a beautiful legacy which will provide comfort in the coming days.

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