My mother painted and did so quietly. She started after I left the UK for Canada in the early 80’s and throughout my life over here, it did not really come up as a major subject of conversation. There was always lots to catch up on whenever I came back to visit and never enough time.
Mum was entirely self-taught and set out to capture the places and subjects that meant so much to her: the highlands and valleys of Scotland and the Lake District, flowers from her garden. She knew what she liked in a painting. These days, I’ve been enjoying her views of the places she and Dad once walked. Always true to the subject, her work has an unassuming sense of place and and an easy coherence.
I’m proud to share some of Mum’s work.
Very charming. I’m sorry for your loss, David.
Good to hear from you Kringen…Thank you for your kind wishes, glad you enjoyed Mum’s gallery. David
A lovely tribute to your Mum as artist! Enjoyed seeng her delightful and varied work!
Thanks Gabriel. This is the first time much of Mum’s work has been seen outside the family home. I’m so pleased that you liked the post. David
Hello David. I am not certain when your mother passed away this year but I offer you and France my most sincere condolences. Your mother possessed a great talent which, I am sure, enriched her life greatly. You now have a great legacy in the work that she has left behind..
Claire Lamarre-Goyer
My warmest thanks for your kind thoughts Claire. Mum’s paintings are indeed a lasting source of joy. David
I am sorry for your loss David. If she loved those places I am sure you did too. She has passed them on to you forever.
Bonnie Dillon
Thank you so much Bonnie, It’s now been many years since I’ve been to those wonderful places … I’m inspired to return…and paint!
Mum always said her wee sister was the arty one.
Thanks for putting this up. I recognise some of the Scottish landscapes from her visits to us.
And so good to meet my cousin again after – what – 55 years? And France for the first time.
So sad and so invitable that it should be at Aunt Isobel’s funeral.
Love,
Graeme and Cate
It was indeed great to see you after all these years Graeme, and wonderful to finally meet Cate. I’m looking forward to painting some of those inspiring scenes sometime soon! Love from us both, David & France
David, I am so sorry for your loss. Mothers and sons have a special relationship. Your mother’s work is lovely and I especially like the one with the hikers. Must be Scotland. Easy to see that the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. Having a piece of art from your Mom must be inspiring – to travel and to paint and to remember.
Thanks so much Patricia. There’s something about painting that inspired us, so many miles apart and Mum continues to inspire. David
This is a lovely tribute David; thank you for sharing your Mum’s paintings. I especially admire her landscapes. Her artwork is a wonderful legacy.
Kate Daller
Thanks Kate, Very much appreciated and delighted that you enjoyed Mum’s landscapes. Mum loved those scenes: painting, walking and just relaxing into. David
It’s beautiful David. She sounds like a special woman. So that’s where you get your amazing talent from. I’m sorry to see she’s passed away. Hugs. Thanks for sharing.
Great to hear from you Michelle. Thank you so much for your sympathies and inspiring thoughts. Mum so encouraged me to paint. David
I’m so sorry for your loss David, but I’m inspired by all these vibrant paintings, colours and brush strokes. Your mother’s paintings are so true to her heart, a form of song perhaps. A gift from her to spur you on, and a challenge to all of us to pick up the brush and render the beauty that surrounds us every day.
Louise
Thank you for your moving celebration Louise, Your comments are a true honour and will travel with me. David
A superb tribute to Isobel. Thank you for sharing them with Keith and I.
Our favourite was always The Cuillion Ridge on Isle of Skye and
The Inaccessible Pinnacle. Keith finally climbed this in August 2013.
It was a constant talking point when we visited as there had been several aborted attempts, due to the weather.
Fond memoirs cousin. Lesley & Keith
Hi Lesley & Keith, I’m so glad that you carry a lasting memory with Mum’s work. I don’t think I’ll be climbing Cuillion Ridge….I looked at some images on the web!…. but perhaps it might find it’s way into a future painting! Love from us both. David & France