Memorial Day -- a day of honor, gratitude, reflection.
My father was a career officer in the Air Force: Staff Judge Advocate-- rising to the rank of Full Colonel. He was asked to become General- but declined and chose retirement instead.
I grew up in the military -- so I have a profound respect and admiration for what the armed forces stand for.
My father was my hero: Colonel Samuel Filson Carter.
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Tulips for Emily sold yesterday. It is a bitter sweet painting-- because of it's inception. The beautiful tulips are glorious... colorful and glowing in the sun.
I painted them as a tribute to my neighbor's daughter -- Emily -- who was tragically taken from us a year ago.
Thankfully -- the painting will end up with Emily's family as a tribute and honor for their daughter.
We will always remember Emily!
Tulips for Emily
watercolor
30" h x 22 " w each panel
2009
How like you, Carol, to pour your compassion into a painting... I am very happy for the family that this special tribute will remain with them to enjoy. You are the best!
ReplyDeleteCould you tell me a bit about the painting itself? I noticed that you said these were panels. Is the painting done on watercolor paper, and if so, what has the paper been mounted on to stand alone without framing?
Have a restful Memorial Day. :-)
what a wonderful memorial for a special girl...so happy that the poppies are going where they will be cherished!!!
ReplyDeletehi joanne. the painting is not on panels... i don't know why i call them panels... i guess.. they should be called multiples! but each is done on wc paper.. and will be framed separately -- floated on mat.. and hung next to one another. the segmented painting will then be a triptych.
ReplyDeletesorry for the comfusion. if i get the chance.. i will photo the installation -- so you can see the final presentation.
happy memorial day! carol
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thank you cindi for your comment. the starkloff's are really happy to get this piece. emily died about a year ago.. and the healing has been slow.. but they are doing fine. best!
A glowing tribute.Beautiful, fluid colors.Your art is so good!
ReplyDeletethank you arti... your encouragement means so much to me!cc
ReplyDeleteI would love to see these pieces once they are installed! Thanks Carol.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful paintings, and a beautiful tribute!
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