Contessa

Johnny 5/16

Digital/mixed media collage.

Long, Long Ago

Digital & mixed media collage...

Mother's Day

Well, another Mother's Day rolls around ... my Mom passed away on Mother's Day, 2000. This is a photo of my lovely Mom in high school. I know she didn't have a very easy time growing up - her family lived in the poor section of St. Louis and she would tell of snowy mornings when she would walk to grammar school, and could feel the frozen pavement on her feet - as her shoes had worn through. What can I say? She loved music, singing, played the piano and the harp like an angel, loved flowers and gardening, and just taking a walk around the block. In the end she had to suffer horribly with lung cancer. I don't think I'll ever be able to come to a peaceful conclusion why good people (and even the not so good) have to suffer with such cruel intensity. It's one of those thoughts I feel better if I avoid, but then - alas, it creeps up on me and pokes its ugly head through the door, and knocks me flat on my ass again. Fortunately, her suffering is over - and she left her children and grandchildren, and those who were blessed to know her - with such a sense of grace and joy, and knowing someone who celebrated a life well-lived. Love you Mom - Happy Mother's Day!

For Illustration Friday "Citrus"

Digital/mixed media collage...

Hippie Daze (aka Hippie Days)

Johnny Digital Collage 5/8

OK - I can't stop creating these babies LOL - Gotta tell ya, I never have to touch up anything on him, I mean he is really flawless perfection. Sorry, I'm gushing =) Hope everyone in Blogland is doing well, and enjoying our spring weather - sooooo pretty!!!

And one more piece of Johnny Fan Art

I think this one is my fav so far ...

Digital Collage - 5/3