When I look at my daughter,
I see her not only as she is now, but as she was when she was a little girl.
Tangled red hair, always determined, always so full of imagination.
She has always been beautiful,
but now even more so to me.
(Hopefully she will always let me photograph her.)
Now when I look at Amanda I feel at home.
This home that she grew up in.
Where we both found ourselves.
In this December of bare branches and window light.
I feel wishes of another small girl who joined us for Thanksgiving.
and my journey between soft and vibrant colors
This is the home where I make art.
this december of bare branches...
(these four new pieces are on sale in my etsy shop now
read about them and see more images here)
sigh.... so beautiful, lovely photos ... gorgeous art, and such delicate wings... and ... what nice tribute to your daughter and your relationship... xo
Posted by: caterina giglio | December 13, 2011 at 06:36 PM
lovely photos!your daughter sure looks like you! wonderful butterfly wings. we've never found other than Monarch wings! thanks for showing us.
Posted by: lyle baxter | December 14, 2011 at 04:31 AM
What a gorgeous poetic post Roxanne as a tribute to you and your daughter. Your photos are amazing- each and everyone a work of art! Just stunning. You've captured brilliant and vibrant colors speaking in such wonderful and peaceful tones. A beautiful opening to the holiday season!
Posted by: Jill Zaheer | December 14, 2011 at 06:43 AM
wing-ed
and
beyond
lovely
this
warm
glowing
heART...
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | December 14, 2011 at 06:53 PM
your encaustic pots look so rich and glossy,
make me want to dive in.
Posted by: grrlandog | December 15, 2011 at 01:45 AM
such a generous heart, posted this. Love those delicate structural wings.
Blessings. and snow... :)
Posted by: mansuetude | December 15, 2011 at 08:19 AM
Your colors are changing...reflecting the outside on the inside. Thoughtful post Roxanne. I too see the child of mine in the grown child that only a mom can see...Happy Holidays!
Posted by: mary ann | December 16, 2011 at 09:29 AM
The wings from the butterflys in this post are so beautiful !
Love from ♥RINI♥
Posted by: Rini Boer | December 16, 2011 at 11:26 AM
aahhhh...
YES
winged
happY place
now
i can go rest
my head
& dream some
arty things
up...
♥
Posted by: somepinkflowers | December 16, 2011 at 12:35 PM
A touching post, beautiful color and love the image of the small girl and leaf silhouettes, haunting - in a mysterious and good way.
Posted by: Valerianna | December 16, 2011 at 04:42 PM
Children are the ultimate gift... and you say it so well..
my best to you.
Posted by: Gwen Buchanan | December 18, 2011 at 05:00 AM
Oh, such beauty, discovered through magazine pages that drove me to your blog, drove me wild with what you have created, so calming on a day here of rain and drizzle. So I bought one of your pieces - a little bit of 'you', those trees and colours are surely dreaming. And your daughter is so beautiful too. I am so glad I alighted on your page. Thankyou.
Posted by: Ann Somerset Miles | December 19, 2011 at 09:52 AM
Your daughter is very beautiful and thank you for sharing her with us. You sound content and warm in your cocoon of a home and I send you best wishes for a very happy holiday.
Posted by: katiejane | December 19, 2011 at 01:11 PM
tender thoughts: the sweetness of home caught in those bare branches, reflections, and wax....more than beautiful
Posted by: neva | December 19, 2011 at 02:29 PM
Your blogs are so inspiring and this is uplifting and heartwarming as always. I love your postings and I especially love the way you see the world - full of color and texture, rich and deep, layered and full. Thank you dear sister.
Posted by: Shari | December 19, 2011 at 03:41 PM
Such a beautiful post Roxanne. Your words and the photos and the artwork all blend together and have created magic!
Posted by: Seth | December 19, 2011 at 07:02 PM
beautiful, beautiful post..it touched my heart. thank you.
love nita ^.^
Posted by: red tin heart | December 20, 2011 at 12:11 PM
There is such a lovely sense of complete contentment in this beautiful post.
Wishing you and those you love a blessed and magical holiday season, and all the very best for the coming year.
xo
Posted by: Angela Recada | December 21, 2011 at 10:19 AM
oh Roxanne,
Such warm color here...I too have wings...waiting for wax. This year I will get wax color and play in the proper encaustic way :)
happy new year my friend! looking forward to a year of creative juice
x..x
Posted by: Stephanie | December 28, 2011 at 05:50 PM
A lovely tribute to your beautiful daughter, Roxanne. Your blog overflows with creativity. No guessing that an artist lives here.
Posted by: robyn | December 31, 2011 at 04:58 AM