First, let me thank you for all the tender and caring messages of condolence you all left for me on the death of my mother. They, and you, mean more to me than you'll ever know.
In taking up brush, pen, and paints again, I've been taking it slowly and simply. Tidying up my studio, I've found old art supplies---textured papers and Lumo intense watercolors, among them---and have had fun playing with them. I've returned to two family subjects, too--our little Jonas napping and our new and angelic dog Norah.
I'm getting back on track, small step by small step.
Beautiful! I sketched my son napping too, and I find the sketch very moving. There's so much we feel watching a child sleeping!
Posted by: Cathy | October 06, 2010 at 02:11 PM
Thank you, kind commenters, once again for your words of comfort and encouragement.
Posted by: Laura | September 26, 2010 at 02:07 PM
Lovely! Grieving takes time but it sounds like you're starting to pick up pieces of your life and art again after a very long year and so many emergencies. I heard a quote by Dr. Seuss about celebrating the good after a loss: "Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened." May her memory be a blessing.
Posted by: Jana Bouc | September 26, 2010 at 02:19 AM
I'm so delighted to see your new sketches. Lovely, simple and inspiring. Best to you, Laura.
Posted by: Kris Wiltse | September 25, 2010 at 11:45 AM
I hadn't checked on your blog for a while and I am so very sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. I am so glad that you are able to keep sketching and working through your sadness. My husband and I have recently been through the same thing with his mother and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted by: Laura Gillis | September 23, 2010 at 06:02 PM
I'm glad you are back Laura - I've missed your posts. The break hasn't done any harm because your sketches are better than ever. Best wishes :0)
Posted by: Sandra | September 22, 2010 at 08:25 AM