This is a one of a kind painting. A tribute to my mother, Marie Claire Franklin, who passed away 12/23/17. Right up until she passed, those last few days I was with her, I would joke with her that I would paint her into one of my pieces. She laughed and said, "Go ahead, that's actually a pretty good idea."
And so I did, taking a small portion of her ashes and painting them into the rose.
My mother was an excellent artist. She used to drag me around to art shows when I was a kid - I hated it, but I guess something wore off. Thanks mom!
Well, I followed through on my promise. She IS in the rose.
This is a gift to my son Alex, presented to him at our family memorial on 8/10/18. I know she would be happy.
- Created: 2018
- Collections: Floral Inspired