Mom's Art - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

tstagman · 09-20-2009, 02:11 AM

This is surely off topic but after seeing Bubbantenn's paintings and K-town's posts of Dear Old Dad, I thought I'd post this.

I spent most of the week at hospitals or taking care of necessities for my mom and sister. My stepdad had his 3rd heart attack following a massive stroke 3 yrs. ago and my brother-in-law has very little time left because of cancer.

Through all this, I got to thinking about my Mom's oil paintings. She is 83 yrs. old and due to being a full time caregiver for my invalid stepfather, she hasn't had the time to paint for 3 yrs. now. She started painting in her late 50's after my father passed away. Her work has never been viewed by the public as all her paintings were gifts for family and special friends.

I thought I would post these photos of some of her work for those on here interested in seeing them. I put them in a special album in my photo gallery.

Mom's Oil Painting - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Photo Gallery

Unfortunately the photos don't do the paintings justice, but they still good enough to reveal her artistic talent.

Linga · 09-20-2009, 02:23 AM

Beautiful work!
Linda

doodle1 · 09-20-2009, 03:35 AM

Your mother's paintings are just wonderful! It is hard to pick a favorite because they are all so beautiful!

Sally · 09-20-2009, 05:19 AM

Your mother's paintings are great. This is such a nice tribute. Thank you for sharing. Will she be able to view it or know that you've made this gallery for her?

journeyman · 09-20-2009, 09:13 AM

Those are beautiful paintings they would grace anyones home. Your mother is a very talented lady.
Mick

KtownScroller · 09-20-2009, 09:26 AM

Your Mom has a talent for bringing the world alive on canvas Terry! She does beautiful work. I think that's nice of you to show off her work. You should be proud of her.

Ellenburg48 · 09-20-2009, 05:28 PM

Your Mom does absolutely beautiful work Terry. Thanks so much for sharing it with us, I really enjoyed seeing it. I think this is a wonderful tribute to her too.
Christina

Marsha · 09-20-2009, 08:30 PM

WOW Terry, you're Mom is an amazing artist. Those paintings are beautiful. They need to be appraised by an art dealer, not only is there alot of personal value there, but I'll bet they're worth some monetary value as well.
Thanks for sharing them with us.
Marsha

rja · 09-20-2009, 09:18 PM

Your mother has a true gift. These paintings are treasures for sure. Thanks for sharing them with us.

tstagman · 09-20-2009, 09:58 PM

Thanks very much to everyone for your nice comments.

I hope to get her out here someday soon to see all the replies. I think she will be very delighted to see them. I wish she still had time to paint because her paintings always made the recipients very happy and in turn made her very happy. Being a full time caregiver at 83 is no picnic for her but she would not have it any other way.

09-20-2009, 02:11 AM	#1
tstagman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 815	Mom's Art This is surely off topic but after seeing Bubbantenn's paintings and K-town's posts of Dear Old Dad, I thought I'd post this. I spent most of the week at hospitals or taking care of necessities for my mom and sister. My stepdad had his 3rd heart attack following a massive stroke 3 yrs. ago and my brother-in-law has very little time left because of cancer. Through all this, I got to thinking about my Mom's oil paintings. She is 83 yrs. old and due to being a full time caregiver for my invalid stepfather, she hasn't had the time to paint for 3 yrs. now. She started painting in her late 50's after my father passed away. Her work has never been viewed by the public as all her paintings were gifts for family and special friends. I thought I would post these photos of some of her work for those on here interested in seeing them. I put them in a special album in my photo gallery. Mom's Oil Painting - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Photo Gallery Unfortunately the photos don't do the paintings justice, but they still good enough to reveal her artistic talent. __________________ Terry http://www.scrollsawer.com/gallery/s...0/ppuser/12859 The Hurrier I go, the Behinder I get!!

09-20-2009, 03:35 AM	#3
doodle1 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Williams Lake, BC Posts: 320	Your mother's paintings are just wonderful! It is hard to pick a favorite because they are all so beautiful! __________________ Sherri

09-20-2009, 09:13 AM	#5
journeyman Rock 'n Scroller Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Yorkshire, England Posts: 460	Those are beautiful paintings they would grace anyones home. Your mother is a very talented lady. Mick __________________ "I can see clearly now, the brain has gone"

09-20-2009, 09:26 AM	#6
KtownScroller <<< Member >>> Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,774	Your Mom has a talent for bringing the world alive on canvas Terry! She does beautiful work. I think that's nice of you to show off her work. You should be proud of her. __________________ -- Rick --

09-20-2009, 05:28 PM	#7
Ellenburg48 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jennings, OK Posts: 465	Your Mom does absolutely beautiful work Terry. Thanks so much for sharing it with us, I really enjoyed seeing it. I think this is a wonderful tribute to her too. Christina __________________ May all your days be filled with sunshine, happiness, laughter and much love.

09-20-2009, 02:23 AM	#2
Linga Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11	Beautiful work! Linda

09-20-2009, 05:19 AM	#4
Sally Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Renton WA Posts: 1,628	Your mother's paintings are great. This is such a nice tribute. Thank you for sharing. Will she be able to view it or know that you've made this gallery for her?

09-20-2009, 08:30 PM	#8
Marsha Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 1,398	WOW Terry, you're Mom is an amazing artist. Those paintings are beautiful. They need to be appraised by an art dealer, not only is there alot of personal value there, but I'll bet they're worth some monetary value as well. Thanks for sharing them with us. Marsha __________________ LIFE'S SHORT, USE IT WELL

09-20-2009, 09:18 PM	#9
rja Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Plum Borough, Pennsylvania Posts: 101	Your mother has a true gift. These paintings are treasures for sure. Thanks for sharing them with us.

09-20-2009, 09:58 PM	#10
tstagman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 815	Thanks very much to everyone for your nice comments. I hope to get her out here someday soon to see all the replies. I think she will be very delighted to see them. I wish she still had time to paint because her paintings always made the recipients very happy and in turn made her very happy. Being a full time caregiver at 83 is no picnic for her but she would not have it any other way. __________________ Terry http://www.scrollsawer.com/gallery/s...0/ppuser/12859 The Hurrier I go, the Behinder I get!!

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