Things Worth Keeping

     Sorting through a box of memorabilia my mom kept was a long overdue, bittersweet task. She was only 47 when diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer that took her life 3 years later. I still miss her- my best friend- every day.
    Artistic joy and challenge flowed from her to me- she was an accomplished and enthusiastic painter. I sometimes imagine us sharing a studio, playfully critiquing each other, and most of all, laughing together. An old newspaper clipping she saved caught my attention. The "intent little artist," circled in ballpoint by a proud mother, is me.
     Some things never change and some never stop changing.  Thanks, Mom. I love you.

I was surprised to find Mom kept some old sketches of mine from high school.

A recent painting, "Sandstone Paths (Connection)" is 7 feet wide- 43"x 84" on canvas. ©2018 Michelle Louis

"Far Landscape," another of my newer pieces (sold), reveals hints of sky blue. 43"x 73" on canvas. ©2018 Michelle Louis

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