Friday, February 24, 2006

Tea With My Grandmothers


This week's Illustration Friday, Tea, brought an almost instant inspiration. I remembered my grandmothers, who had been friends before my parents married, having the "girls" over on Thursdays. They played bridge regularly and ruthlessly for change and some. They took turns hosting and served tea and desert in the most civilized way. I inherited my maternal grandmother Isla's desert plates. I'm sure many,many bridge tea party goodies were served on these plates.

14 comments:

Rachel said...

That is an extremely beautiful piece of artwork! Love ur watercolors ;)

Anonymous said...

Extremely beautiful - agree! I only have boys ...

Bonny said...

Lindsay, I must be behind in reading your Blog - all at once there's 3 new drawings up and I really like your diverse styles. I especially love the drawing of the mouse - he's so furry and cute!

Lauralyn said...

I love the gentle warmth of this painting, Lindsay.

The Unknown said...

Beautiful story and illo.
love

Lin said...

OH MY!!! What a treasure and so beautifully rendered!! I love the story and ADORE the plate! If these objects could only talk! GREAT JOB and wonderful inspiration!

janey said...

That's lovely and what a sweet story to go with it too.

Abbie said...

what a fabulous painting! and with the memories that inspired it you have a true treasure!
Beautiful!

Teri C said...

Oh Lindsay, what a sweet story. Your Grams would be so proud of you. The painting is beautiful!!

carla said...

Lovely! The watercolor is perfect for such a fine plate. the story is very heartwarming...I hope you have continued the tradition a bit:>

Giles said...

Nice watercolour!

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Linda said...

Beautifully done watercolor!

wynlen said...

This is a beautiful watercolor! I love the colors.
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Nancy said...

This is so well done, and the colours are especially lovely - I love the background's softness behind the detail of the plate. And of course, the story enhances the painting.