Monday, July 22, 2013

Take a Word Challenge - Memories

My memories of my mother are misty.  She died when I was in my early teens, a very long time ago!  I was her sixth and youngest child, born when she was in her forties.  A big surprise I'm sure. The photo shows her at age 16.  I have coloured the old black and white photo from a family album, adding background and overlays (credit to Rosey Posey).
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17 comments:

  1. indybevJuly 22, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    I love this photo of your mum, Marie, and the soft pastels of her dress and the background are perfect. What a family treasure this is! It's just beautiful.

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  2. Loveday FunckJuly 22, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    This is so beautifully done. I love the textures and the floral detailing. It is a lovely tribute.

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  3. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAJuly 22, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Wow! I love the elaborate environment you've created for your beautiful mother's photograph. Blessings!

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  4. JudyJuly 22, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Coloured to perfection, Marie, an exquisite memory, lovely background, love it!
    Great challenge!

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  5. ZanaJuly 22, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Love it so gentle, you have created that feel of lost in time.

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  6. sirkkisJuly 22, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    This charming collage is a real treasure. Great work from you, Marie. Thank you for sharing your memories with us.

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  7. JunibearsJuly 22, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    It's a beautiful photo of your mum and tinted to perfection Marie!
    You've created a lovely memory page. This is a great challenge. Thank you. xx

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  8. sheila 77July 22, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    What a beautiful artwork you have made from this lovely photo, it's very sensitively done with the lovely blue shades and the white flowers and clever textural background.

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  9. FayeJuly 22, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Marie your Memories art is just exquisite. This needs to be printed and framed for posterity. What a gorgeous photo of a young woman! Your mother was so pretty. Your background and coloration work so beautifully with the image.

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  10. TaluulaJuly 23, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    I love this picture of your Mother, Marie, and how you have recreated the mistiness of the years gone.

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  11. Anni - My Creative Life and Mixed Media BooksJuly 23, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    Marie your tribute to your beautiful mother is so wonderfully made, love the blue colors.
    Anni

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  12. Karla B July 23, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    This is a beautiful tribute to your mom.Adorable young lady she was!

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  13. beth conklinJuly 25, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    what a beautiful tribute to your mother! that photograph is beautiful and your recolor work is so soft and ethereal.

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  14. Lynda ShoupJuly 27, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Lovely, lovely image. The feeling of sweetness you convey through the combination of elements is touching.

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  15. Lynda ShoupJuly 27, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Lovely, lovely image. The feeling of sweetness you convey through the combination of elements is touching.

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  16. AnonymousAugust 23, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Very moving touch.

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  17. AnonymousAugust 23, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    I see you look like your Mom.
    A very pretty lady you are.

    Your Mother of course.

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