Homage is what this image inspired and represented, when I started it.
It is a painting of my grandmother and her friends in the Caribbean. My grandmother was Carib Indian, who was very proud of her heritage and passed that on to her grandchildren.
This painting is in my home, and gives me much solace when I look at it. It speaks of love, friendship and journey; the journey of her grandchildren to America, the journey she made when she left Dominica and St. Vincent to live in Trinidad. It speaks of the loss of her children during that journey and the friends who supported her through the hardship in her life.
It’s odd to me that I’m putting this on Illustration Friday, since it is so personal to me, but it is an homage to her and her incredible life. I have missed her terribly since she passed several years ago. Here’s to you, Nana Dear, alive in my thoughts always!
Peace to you all this weekend.
Diana Evans said
what a wonderful homage to your Grandmother……she will always be around you…and she is smiling at your artwork…
have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Diana
Catherine said
This is a wonderful homage ! Thank you for sharing these personal memories with us !
ValGalArt said
what a beautiful tribute and daily reminder of your people! Perfect for this theme!!!
domino said
Wow!! What a beautiful work a homage. This is so magical, I am moved! 😉
rbaird said
This is really beautiful.
I can tell you miss Nana.
So thoughtful.
Random York said
This is a great homage! Full of meaning!-John
susie said
it’s lovely, my favorite bits are — the composition of feet, and the variant textures of the leaves.
Shano said
Wonderful! I like how you have the feet at the top of this piece. Clever!
Joan Y said
This colorful piece exudes a feeling of the Caribbean! This is a lovely tribute to your grandmother!
Honor Bowden said
That’s a wonderful homage. Thanks for sharing.
imwithsully said
What a wonderful homage to your grandmother. Congrats on the interview!!!
steve said
Very nice–my girlfriend is from Trinadad, and she too is Carib-Indian. I like how you illustrated this!
Forever Young said
this is so beautiful and so touching. she must have been one fine lady.i am glad it hangs in your home.