Dress Up Memories

My sister Cheryl's granddaughter Sophie played dress up in our mother's dress in this painting.

As a child I loved the way this dress felt as I spun in circles.  Today, the dress means much more to me.  My mother wore it as a maid of honor when her little sister Judy married Jack.  She was always trim and young looking well into her 50's turning heads.  I think the waist on this dress barely zipped shut on me as a 10 year old! 

Both my parents are in Heaven today.  The memories as I painted this dress were as if yesterday, precious and tangible.  I am struck by the gifts I receive as I work.  Feeling blessed and grateful to be an artist.