Artful Memories are art pieces made from the clothing of a loved one. I start with the clothing and talk about meaningful memories the person has of their loved one. We then decide on how the piece/s will look. Contact me if you are interested in having a piece of artwork made for you.
Mom and Dad Memories
Vase of flowers because her parents loved to garden. Fabrics and buttons are from her mom's collection. They loved Ocean Park, Maine; therefore, the table has photographs from Ocean Park. Hidden among the flowers are mom and dad notes.
Cape Split, Nova Scotia
Favorite place where her father liked to visit. Collage has many pieces from ties that her father had. Look closely at the horizan line to see the Lord's Prayer.
Barrett Family Home
Client wanted her family home where she grew up. Many of her father's clothes are included in this piece.
Back of Barrett Family home
The back includes memorable bits from her father's t-shirts, favorite sports team, Nascar, cats and birds.
Whitten Family Home
House where their sons grew up. Clothing from the boys was used (sweaters, corduroys, t-shirts, etc. In addition hand painted sky was added. 12x20.
Lynne's Peace
22x35 with hanging loops
A favorite vacation place in Sanibel at sunset.
A favorite vacation place in Sanibel at sunset.
Back of Lynne's Peace.
Used parts of shirts given to Bob by his kids.
Wilma Bingo
This client's mom loved to play Bingo.
I made a Wilma board (her name) using family pictures.
I made a Wilma board (her name) using family pictures.
At the Beach
Client and her mom loved to go to the beach.
Piece has cutouts from sweatshirts and other fabrics added.
Piece has cutouts from sweatshirts and other fabrics added.
Home Sweet Home Vase
Made for one of the client's aunts.
Flower Pots
Made for the other aunt.
Camp Window Box
The family had a camp in New Hampshire.
I imagined a window box at the camp.
I imagined a window box at the camp.
Zen Arrangement
The client wanted a more serene piece for her brother's home
Vase of Flowers
Client cried when she saw this.
She remembered her mom wearing each item.
She remembered her mom wearing each item.
Red Flower
Made for client's father.
He wanted the entire piece made from his wife's clothing.
He wanted the entire piece made from his wife's clothing.
Orange Flowers
Made from mom's paisley pajamas, eyelet blouse, black pants and some hand dyed fabric.
Memorial Day Parade
The kids loved to march with Grandpa in the parade - another favorite memory.
Going to the Fair
Made after my husband died in 2012 for my granddaughter.
One of her favorite memories is of grandpa taking her to "the fair" in Old Orchard Beach.
One of her favorite memories is of grandpa taking her to "the fair" in Old Orchard Beach.
Hunting with Grandpa
My grandson loved to hunt with his grandpa.
Piece is made with his hunting jacket.
Piece is made with his hunting jacket.
Champy
Champy, a beloved pet, will always be remembered with this pillow. Photo was printed on fabric and incorporated with other fabrics to make the pillow cover.
