Before anything else, I must say a big THANK YOU to all those who sent words of encouragement this weekend. I haven’t been able to sit down and write back to everyone, but I want you to know I appreciate it so much. I feel good, lifted, and loved. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for joining me in the journey with your words and thoughts and prayers. So much love. I feel it, and it makes a difference.
We didn’t really make any big plans for the weekend, except to have a small celebratory gathering with Vernon at the Care Home tomorrow…and I only even thought of that idea a day or two ago. Last year, the kids and I went away, this year, we are sticking around. I’d like to think it has something to do with where we are mentally as a unit.
Last night, we painted. We hadn’t done that together for months, so it was high time anyway. Maki even seemed up for hanging around for it. Jen came to keep us company. I didn’t get a picture of her painting before she left, but here are ours:
An Ocean by Justine.
Think More by Maki
Untitled by Maki
For Mom by Justine
Practicing her signature. (Inspired by Maki, I’m sure.) She calls it: Justine Justine Justine.
This one’s just called Justine.
Still in my organization mode, I’ve been painting some storage boxes (justifying creativity before I’ve finished tidying.)
Based on tiles at my favorite cafe from our trip to Istanbul.
I think it was good to get some stuff out of our system. Makes space for something new….
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”—Pablo Picasso
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I love the creativity that oozes out of your little family. I am a huge fan of letters and type —- I pray that Vernon finds his way back to his alphabets some day.
how wonderful you had an ART NIGHT together .. wow! what a talented family you are!!..you all have your own style ..hope you can show Vern your creations xx won`t he be proud???
enjoy your family day together on Sunday
xx in my thoughts always especially over the next few days xx
xx love to you all , millions of hugs xx
vanessa xx love from paul, aaron and lewis too xx we miss you all so very much xx
Beautiful artwork! I learned a little bit about Matisse recently and kept thinking about Vernon. He had to change his art form when he could no longer paint. One quote about him: “Sometimes people say that the cut-outs were a product of weakness or of sickness, but in fact what we see, is what the cut-outs did for him, not what he couldn’t do… “.
fantastic quote, Acacia!
Love these paintings! Especially love watching how Maki’s style develops. I know nothing about art really, but I can see style differences. So cool.
Love the quote Acacia posted- so true.
I always think about how to when one or two of your senses are taken away from you the other ones start to develop really different ways. I never really knew Vernon was an artist before this except that I had seen his fonts of course.
I hope I can join you for an art day soon. Luv u!
Good insight there, Melissa. I think his painting is so strong too…more strong than before though he can only do it on occasion. Still a lot of artists can only do it on occasion too!