Monday, May 25, 2009

Lily

Just as I promised - more art! I've been playing around with paper, color, and old photos and really like how this one turned out. When I was scanning it, I didn't see that the scanner was set to gray scale at first. I liked the "colorless" version so much that I decided to post both.
The photo is of my maternal great-grandmother, Lily, and was taken in 1900 when she was a beautiful young woman. She died when I was two years old, so I don't remember her, but I understand that she was a formidable woman and lived a quite unorthodox life at a time when this was frowned upon by society. I think you can see in her expression that she knew what she wanted. I have always hoped that I have some of her spirit in me! Here's to the strong women who have come before us!

And before I forget, there are two giveaways you should definitely check out at Vania's Art and at We Blog Artists. Both are giving away beautiful paintings!!! Good luck to you all, but (of course) I hope I win...
Posted by Silke Powers at 4:37 PM
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11 comments:

  1. Such a Wondrous Place this Faery SpaceMay 25, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Ooooh! She is in so many of my favorite colors! She is lovely. She and my Great Great Grandma on my side bar can chat and smile at us Silke. Blessings dear girl!

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  2. JoMoMay 25, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    What a gorgeous piece! Both versions are stunning. The women who came before us are so important to remember & honor. My Great grandmother was of the same generation, born in 1892. She was so special and also unorthodox :) Cheers to them all. Lovely work as usual :)
    Jo

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  3. lilylovekinMay 25, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Great pieces both of them. I love your great-grandmothers name!

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  4. Ces AdorioMay 25, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Ah she is beautiful and so are you!

    I love black and white photos!

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  5. UnknownMay 25, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Hi Silke, I am back form my weekend, I only had time to post and not to blog around in the lazy way I like .I missed seeing your blog for several days. Whoa You have been busy . The lamp work in the necklaces is precious. I love show and tell too!! hugs Julie

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  6. Val's Dragonfly WhimsyMay 25, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    Silke, they are both lovely - your great grandma was a beautiful woman - good on her for being a stong woman in her time!!! Cheers Val

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  7. stregataMay 26, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    Lovely, Silke! And so nice to honor your ancestor this way.

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  8. theothermousieMay 26, 2009 at 2:23 AM

    How special this piece is & how wonderful for you to know about your family history. She sounds a remarkable lady. I know so little of my own history. xxx

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  9. angela recadaMay 26, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Hi Silke! What a beautiful tribute to your Great Grandmother. She was stunning; I love that look of strength and determination on her face!

    Bis bald,
    Angela

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  10. AnonymousMay 26, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    I love the name Lily! Beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing.

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  11. DortheMay 28, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    She is so sweet, and the colors so much spring and summer -love it,
    not to speek of the grey-black --it`s great

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