I am so proud of Erica. She has done outstanding pieces for our homes over the last number of years.
Her first work was done for our Kitchen for a blank space we had over our counter top and lower cabinets. Our counter tops were covered with glass tiles. She took these tiles as her "inspiration" and incorporated a tile in each piece!
This is not the best of pictures, but I there is a Tile in the center of this piece....Can you find it?
Eric did another fantastic piece for that home in Norfolk. I love this one. She drew inspiration from the architecture of our building.
When we moved, she did a piece that fit our new home. We moved from our Norfolk condo to a high rise condo in Charlotte and Erica's inspiration came from the massive buildings with their height and boldness.
Our next piece was for our first home in SunCity Peachtree. She did a beautiful interpretation of "Endless Love" for our 50th Wedding Anniversary
We have many Asian accessories and treasures. To celebrate this love of ours, she did the following,
But it doesn't stop there!
For Christmas a couple of years ago, we received this gorgeous, unique GIFT!!! It's all wrapped up in a Bow!!!
The following is so outstanding and so meaningful. I had our family's Christening dress that went back to the late 1890's. Every member of my extended family was Christened in this handmade dress. It became apparent that it had reached the end of it's life. The bodice was so delicate and deteriorating. I left it in Erica's hands and she preserved it ! I can't thank her enough. I have some plans with what I will put on the console it hangs over. I thought I would try and find photo's of my personal family members that have worn this dress. Frame the pictures and place them on top of the console under the DRESS. This will take time and I really don't know if I will succeed......I will try!!!
I hope you have enjoyed seeing Erica's Art. I am so, so proud of her.
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she's my favorite artist!
ReplyDeleteAwww shucks... i'm honored and flattered to have been commissioned for each of these. Each one was an exploration of a new technique and was so fun :)
ReplyDeleteAnd Grandma, i'm proud of you and this blog!!! What a wonderful documentation of you and Grandpa's adventures... love it!
Oh Family can be GREAT.....comments from two of our most talented!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks girls...too bad we are so far from each other. Can you imagine the trouble we could get into if we lived close????
Oh my! We'd be colorful, broke from buying the latest find and fat from filmgirl's lovely cupcakes!!!!
ReplyDeleteThey are even more beautiful in person!
ReplyDeleteSuch cool gifts you give your grandparents! Each one is so unique and special!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful for Erica to donate her amazing talents to commissioned art for your series of homes. She is so talented. I love the dimensions of her work--each piece has so much life. Love your idea about the pictures with the antique gown. Patty, have you considered a gallery wall of your family members around that gorgeous Christening gown? (I would love to stand back and compare them all together.)
ReplyDeleteErica's pieces are amazing! I'm especially moved by what she did with the family heirloom, that christening dress. Back to 1890s? Truly something to treasure. p.s. I mentioned you in today's Liebster award post since you nominated the person who nominated me! Paying it forward. Happy weekend lady!
ReplyDeleteWOWWWWWW! Aren't they STUNNING. I love how supportive you are of her, what a good grandma. AND, with good reason too because they are beautiful. I LOVE that one of the dress. that is killer!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bethany, I am so very proud of Erica and her work. I wish she would do it more.
ReplyDeleteWow she is amazing!! Does she do this for a living? Her art is incredible; just absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI'm so taken by the Christening gown and the history it holds. Such a cherished keepsake for all to see on display. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI never knew your granddaughter painted the artwork in your house. She's very talented indeed and I hope we get to see more of her artwork. Well done!
Patty that art is fantastic. I love the framed dress...and from the 1890's! Impressive. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWow, when is her solo show? I love it! The second piece is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteif anyone here has any thoughts as to HOW i can sell my work... let me know! Kinda uncharted territory for me! I live in Greensboro, NC.......... :)
ReplyDeleteShe is clearly very talented. The artwork with the Christening gown is my most favorite! It's beautiful and I love the history behind the gown, very meaningful!
ReplyDeleteJessie
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Lucky you to have an "Erica" in your family.....how talented and I can tell each piece was created with love :)
ReplyDeleteThat last one is pretty incredible too!