Friday, July 31, 2009

TGIF - Tears


(Looks much better when enlarged!)
This picture is one taken of my aunt, age 12. She was orphaned at two and her life was not an easy one. I imagine that she shed lots of "secret tears" because her sadness showed on her face.
The background is by Berna Datema and the paper flowers by Birgit Kerr. The quote is by Antoine Saint-Exupery (from "The Little Prince")
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18 comments:

  1. Terri KahrsJuly 31, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Oh, Bev! Such a sad story for such a little girl. You CAN see the sorrow etched in her face. Beautiful work - definitely better when you enlarge the picture! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  2. AmyJuly 31, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Gorgeous! Yes, many people cry secretly inside..I can see her sorrow.
    This is really great..Love the white flowers on the dark background.

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  3. CharJuly 31, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Fabulous picture of your Aunt. Hope she had happy tears later in life.

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  4. SandyJuly 31, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    OMG Marie this is magical.
    So lovely girl and fantastic dsign. Love the quote.

    Thanks Marie for your tears to TGiF.

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  5. indybevJuly 31, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    This is exquisite, Marie. You have some of the most beautiful family photos, and you feature them so beautifully when you use them. I bow to your talent, my friend!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 31, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    fantastic - and simply GORGEOUS!
    greetings katrin

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  7. TineJuly 31, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    Wow! This is great!
    Tine

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  8. TaluulaJuly 31, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    Oh Marie, this is definitely worth enlarging this. She does look as though she has known sorrow. So so sad.

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  9. LivArtNowJuly 31, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    wow, The beautiful image of your aunt fits the theme and the quote perfectly!!

    Lovely!!!

    Linda

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  10. Luisa MigonAugust 1, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    Hi, Marie! One more outstanding work!!!

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  11. Anne (cornucopia)August 1, 2009 at 6:09 AM

    This is a lovely piece, Marie, showing your aunt. Her sadness is there at such a young age.

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  12. froebelsternchenAugust 1, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    this is wonderful!

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  13. Anjas-ArtefaktotumAugust 2, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    WOW love the image and the light and dark contrast. That is very expressive.
    Hugs Anja

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  14. MeikoninginAugust 2, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    A very pretty piece born out of a sad sad story. Life is so hard on some people, it is unimaginable. I just hope your aunt did not just have sad times but some happy ones too.

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  15. Gayle Page-RobakAugust 2, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    What a lovely card...and I love how you always have the words to perfectly go with the theme...awesome!

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  16. MartinaAugust 3, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    This is adorable, Marie. Wonderful design and beautifully created. Love the image.

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  17. libbyquilterAugust 4, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    this is such a beautifully done card . . .
    such a sad story to go with the lovely image~!~

    :)
    libbyQ

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  18. JannyAugust 5, 2009 at 1:10 AM

    Fabulous Marie!

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