Yesterday, we attended an art show, held at a local bank, supporting art in schools, featuring two of Holly's pieces.
You can't really tell from my cell phone, however the majority of this pen and ink drawing is stippled, with tiny little dots.
I remember, because I can still hear the, "…dot, dot, dot, dot, dot, dot, dot, dot, dot, dot…" of her tapping the pen well into the night.
The same with this one,"…dot, dot, dot, dot, dot, dot, dot, dot, dot, dot…" which explains the permanent dent in the poor girl's right index finger.
This piece, however, is still her favorite, she says, because it's the first, of many she's created (dot, dot, dot, dot, dot, dot, dot, dot, dot, dot) taking inspiration from her own life, rather than that of another artist.
It's her vision…of herself…and, well, my inner-17-year-old totally relates to the juggling act going on in her head.
I mean, I am her mother.
As her mother?
To be honest, it made me a little sad to think, man, that still seems like A LOT of pressure, doesn't it?
Even more sadly, I started to over-analyze stuff, in my own head, like:
- Why is she putting bills above love?
- She's only 17.
- Perhaps she meant budget?
- Great, now she won't want kids.
- Can I blame her?
- No, I'm her mother.
- Should a 17 year old be thinking of this sort of stuff?
- I never did.
- Did I?
- Apparently not, see first bullet.
- Why aren't there any more foot holds?
I did ask her about the bills thing, considering that she may (or, may not) have read my last post.
That's when….
Warning: you're about to enter a proud mom-type blogging moment and, if this sort of stuff makes you itch, I don't blame you. However, considering that I am her mother, stuff like this just seems all the more amazing, you know, so indulge me this one time, okay?
….she quickly pointed out that the closest thing to her heart is family.
"Read from the bottom up, not the top."
TAKEAWAY: Seems we're ALL well passed refrigerator art and graduating into deeper, smarter waters, now.
[second glance]
GAH…quick, someone throw me a dingy, PLEASE!
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Comments
104 responses to “Life Balance, Take 17”
That is awesome.
That is awesome.
That is awesome.
That is awesome.
That is awesome.
That is awesome.
That is awesome.
That is awesome.
She is such a wonderfully talented artist, just wow… You have every right to be crazy proud of her.
She is such a wonderfully talented artist, just wow… You have every right to be crazy proud of her.
She is such a wonderfully talented artist, just wow… You have every right to be crazy proud of her.
She is such a wonderfully talented artist, just wow… You have every right to be crazy proud of her.
She is such a wonderfully talented artist, just wow… You have every right to be crazy proud of her.
She is such a wonderfully talented artist, just wow… You have every right to be crazy proud of her.
She is such a wonderfully talented artist, just wow… You have every right to be crazy proud of her.
She is such a wonderfully talented artist, just wow… You have every right to be crazy proud of her.
Those are amazing! She is really talented. I’d love to see a close up pic. The eyes are going, ya know…
Those are amazing! She is really talented. I’d love to see a close up pic. The eyes are going, ya know…
Those are amazing! She is really talented. I’d love to see a close up pic. The eyes are going, ya know…
Those are amazing! She is really talented. I’d love to see a close up pic. The eyes are going, ya know…
Those are amazing! She is really talented. I’d love to see a close up pic. The eyes are going, ya know…
Those are amazing! She is really talented. I’d love to see a close up pic. The eyes are going, ya know…
Those are amazing! She is really talented. I’d love to see a close up pic. The eyes are going, ya know…
Those are amazing! She is really talented. I’d love to see a close up pic. The eyes are going, ya know…
I’m with Headless Mom on the close up 😉 Beautiful girl, gorgeous art, and smartness to it too? Makings of that proud mama stuff – which I LOVE!
I’m with Headless Mom on the close up 😉 Beautiful girl, gorgeous art, and smartness to it too? Makings of that proud mama stuff – which I LOVE!
I’m with Headless Mom on the close up 😉 Beautiful girl, gorgeous art, and smartness to it too? Makings of that proud mama stuff – which I LOVE!
I’m with Headless Mom on the close up 😉 Beautiful girl, gorgeous art, and smartness to it too? Makings of that proud mama stuff – which I LOVE!
I’m with Headless Mom on the close up 😉 Beautiful girl, gorgeous art, and smartness to it too? Makings of that proud mama stuff – which I LOVE!
I’m with Headless Mom on the close up 😉 Beautiful girl, gorgeous art, and smartness to it too? Makings of that proud mama stuff – which I LOVE!
I’m with Headless Mom on the close up 😉 Beautiful girl, gorgeous art, and smartness to it too? Makings of that proud mama stuff – which I LOVE!
I’m with Headless Mom on the close up 😉 Beautiful girl, gorgeous art, and smartness to it too? Makings of that proud mama stuff – which I LOVE!
AWWWWWW! How sweet! And wow, that’s one talented artist you’ve got there, Mama!
AWWWWWW! How sweet! And wow, that’s one talented artist you’ve got there, Mama!
AWWWWWW! How sweet! And wow, that’s one talented artist you’ve got there, Mama!
AWWWWWW! How sweet! And wow, that’s one talented artist you’ve got there, Mama!
AWWWWWW! How sweet! And wow, that’s one talented artist you’ve got there, Mama!
AWWWWWW! How sweet! And wow, that’s one talented artist you’ve got there, Mama!
AWWWWWW! How sweet! And wow, that’s one talented artist you’ve got there, Mama!
AWWWWWW! How sweet! And wow, that’s one talented artist you’ve got there, Mama!
You have every right to be a proud mom! She’s a beautiful girl inside and out, and a smart and talented one to boot! This was definitely an awwwwwww moment.
You have every right to be a proud mom! She’s a beautiful girl inside and out, and a smart and talented one to boot! This was definitely an awwwwwww moment.
You have every right to be a proud mom! She’s a beautiful girl inside and out, and a smart and talented one to boot! This was definitely an awwwwwww moment.
You have every right to be a proud mom! She’s a beautiful girl inside and out, and a smart and talented one to boot! This was definitely an awwwwwww moment.
You have every right to be a proud mom! She’s a beautiful girl inside and out, and a smart and talented one to boot! This was definitely an awwwwwww moment.
You have every right to be a proud mom! She’s a beautiful girl inside and out, and a smart and talented one to boot! This was definitely an awwwwwww moment.
You have every right to be a proud mom! She’s a beautiful girl inside and out, and a smart and talented one to boot! This was definitely an awwwwwww moment.
You have every right to be a proud mom! She’s a beautiful girl inside and out, and a smart and talented one to boot! This was definitely an awwwwwww moment.
What an incredible artist she is. Oh my goodness. I love her work! Wow. I also love her answer when you asked about the bills. May she go far in life : )
I was visiting another blog and I saw your comment about the Jersey Shore. That is where we go also since we live outside of Philly. I came over to say hi : ) Nice to meet you.
What an incredible artist she is. Oh my goodness. I love her work! Wow. I also love her answer when you asked about the bills. May she go far in life : )
I was visiting another blog and I saw your comment about the Jersey Shore. That is where we go also since we live outside of Philly. I came over to say hi : ) Nice to meet you.
What an incredible artist she is. Oh my goodness. I love her work! Wow. I also love her answer when you asked about the bills. May she go far in life : )
I was visiting another blog and I saw your comment about the Jersey Shore. That is where we go also since we live outside of Philly. I came over to say hi : ) Nice to meet you.
What an incredible artist she is. Oh my goodness. I love her work! Wow. I also love her answer when you asked about the bills. May she go far in life : )
I was visiting another blog and I saw your comment about the Jersey Shore. That is where we go also since we live outside of Philly. I came over to say hi : ) Nice to meet you.
What an incredible artist she is. Oh my goodness. I love her work! Wow. I also love her answer when you asked about the bills. May she go far in life : )
I was visiting another blog and I saw your comment about the Jersey Shore. That is where we go also since we live outside of Philly. I came over to say hi : ) Nice to meet you.
What an incredible artist she is. Oh my goodness. I love her work! Wow. I also love her answer when you asked about the bills. May she go far in life : )
I was visiting another blog and I saw your comment about the Jersey Shore. That is where we go also since we live outside of Philly. I came over to say hi : ) Nice to meet you.
What an incredible artist she is. Oh my goodness. I love her work! Wow. I also love her answer when you asked about the bills. May she go far in life : )
I was visiting another blog and I saw your comment about the Jersey Shore. That is where we go also since we live outside of Philly. I came over to say hi : ) Nice to meet you.
What an incredible artist she is. Oh my goodness. I love her work! Wow. I also love her answer when you asked about the bills. May she go far in life : )
I was visiting another blog and I saw your comment about the Jersey Shore. That is where we go also since we live outside of Philly. I came over to say hi : ) Nice to meet you.
That is not Holly! She’s all grown up! I swear to you this post made me cry. Happy tears of course, but still, I cried. I can’t stand it. Our kids are growing up way to fast.
That is not Holly! She’s all grown up! I swear to you this post made me cry. Happy tears of course, but still, I cried. I can’t stand it. Our kids are growing up way to fast.
That is not Holly! She’s all grown up! I swear to you this post made me cry. Happy tears of course, but still, I cried. I can’t stand it. Our kids are growing up way to fast.
That is not Holly! She’s all grown up! I swear to you this post made me cry. Happy tears of course, but still, I cried. I can’t stand it. Our kids are growing up way to fast.
That is not Holly! She’s all grown up! I swear to you this post made me cry. Happy tears of course, but still, I cried. I can’t stand it. Our kids are growing up way to fast.
That is not Holly! She’s all grown up! I swear to you this post made me cry. Happy tears of course, but still, I cried. I can’t stand it. Our kids are growing up way to fast.
That is not Holly! She’s all grown up! I swear to you this post made me cry. Happy tears of course, but still, I cried. I can’t stand it. Our kids are growing up way to fast.
That is not Holly! She’s all grown up! I swear to you this post made me cry. Happy tears of course, but still, I cried. I can’t stand it. Our kids are growing up way to fast.
I have goosebumps! What a very beautiful and talented young woman! You should be very proud of her! xoxo
I have goosebumps! What a very beautiful and talented young woman! You should be very proud of her! xoxo
I have goosebumps! What a very beautiful and talented young woman! You should be very proud of her! xoxo
I have goosebumps! What a very beautiful and talented young woman! You should be very proud of her! xoxo
I have goosebumps! What a very beautiful and talented young woman! You should be very proud of her! xoxo
I have goosebumps! What a very beautiful and talented young woman! You should be very proud of her! xoxo
I have goosebumps! What a very beautiful and talented young woman! You should be very proud of her! xoxo
I have goosebumps! What a very beautiful and talented young woman! You should be very proud of her! xoxo
Kids are still asking, "When is Dana coming back for a visit?" Miss you, friend.
Kids are still asking, "When is Dana coming back for a visit?" Miss you, friend.
Kids are still asking, "When is Dana coming back for a visit?" Miss you, friend.
Kids are still asking, "When is Dana coming back for a visit?" Miss you, friend.
Kids are still asking, "When is Dana coming back for a visit?" Miss you, friend.
Kids are still asking, "When is Dana coming back for a visit?" Miss you, friend.
Kids are still asking, "When is Dana coming back for a visit?" Miss you, friend.
Kids are still asking, "When is Dana coming back for a visit?" Miss you, friend.
These are AMAZING. Deep, sure, but AMAZING.
These are AMAZING. Deep, sure, but AMAZING.
These are AMAZING. Deep, sure, but AMAZING.
These are AMAZING. Deep, sure, but AMAZING.
These are AMAZING. Deep, sure, but AMAZING.
These are AMAZING. Deep, sure, but AMAZING.
These are AMAZING. Deep, sure, but AMAZING.
These are AMAZING. Deep, sure, but AMAZING.
WOW. College scholarships from the art department are definitely in her future. Seriously. She does beautiful work!!
WOW. College scholarships from the art department are definitely in her future. Seriously. She does beautiful work!!
WOW. College scholarships from the art department are definitely in her future. Seriously. She does beautiful work!!
WOW. College scholarships from the art department are definitely in her future. Seriously. She does beautiful work!!
WOW. College scholarships from the art department are definitely in her future. Seriously. She does beautiful work!!
WOW. College scholarships from the art department are definitely in her future. Seriously. She does beautiful work!!
WOW. College scholarships from the art department are definitely in her future. Seriously. She does beautiful work!!
WOW. College scholarships from the art department are definitely in her future. Seriously. She does beautiful work!!
Well, it looks like there’s a lot of talent there. And such a pretty smile.
Well, it looks like there’s a lot of talent there. And such a pretty smile.
Well, it looks like there’s a lot of talent there. And such a pretty smile.
Well, it looks like there’s a lot of talent there. And such a pretty smile.
Well, it looks like there’s a lot of talent there. And such a pretty smile.
Well, it looks like there’s a lot of talent there. And such a pretty smile.
Well, it looks like there’s a lot of talent there. And such a pretty smile.
Well, it looks like there’s a lot of talent there. And such a pretty smile.