My mom liked the idea and had a blast going through the paintings with me. I think we were both pleasantly surprised at how many she remembered doing. We even managed to put some unfinished ones aside, so we were able to do some spring cleaning, too. I'll be posting some of her colorful work over the rest of the month, but here is one that I really liked that is now hanging in her bedroom. It's very Florida, quirky, even silly. Like a lot of her work she mixes painting and collage. I really like it.
The experience had an impact on her, because the next day she was eager to look through a portfolio we have of some of her drawings. I think this may be a good thing to do every once in a while. Everyone has accomplishments that they want to revisit and share.
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Any way she could be encouraged to pick up creating art again? Oils or even water colours might be too messy for an apartment, but pencil or pen would still work. Possibly make it a group project: you, The Kid, and your mother, all using the same model (still life, say), and helping each other. Or days on the beach, doing the same.--Mario
She was drawing on her own for a while - mainly palm trees, not really from observing them, but that would be easy enough, but just drawing them. This may hopefully get her to pick it up again.
Sometimes when we go to a restaurant she shows interest in coloring with the kid on the menu or placemat. I was thinking of actually getting her some fancy crayons for Xmas and a new pad. Maybe even a coloring book ...
p.s. Sadly, although it's just across the street, she doesn't want to go to the beach. The sand makes her feel unsteady. She's afraid she'll fal.. But I could probably get her to sit down by the pool ...
Beautiful art and a beautiful idea. I saw J. on Saturday. She told me what a great time she had visiting you guys for Thanksgiving.
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