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Lila-Pearl VIII 'There's a starman waiting in the sky' (2016) Acrylic on canvas

2/3/2016

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My darling husband Mark sadly passed away last summer on the 18th July 2015, the pain has been immense, and still is. Both myself and my daughter are missing him terribly. Our world has been shattered.

This is a portrait of my daughter Lila-Pearl with a painting of Mark and his ashes behind her. When Mark passed away I said I would never pick up a paint brush again as the thought of painting seemed so distant to me after such sadness. Almost six months to the day Mark passed I heard the sad news of David Bowie's death. David Bowie has been a huge influence Mark's life and as a result Lila-Pearl is now a fan too. Mark even requested Bowie songs to be played at his funeral. After hearing the news I finally felt the urge to paint again. Bowie's music will continue to live in our hearts forever along with our love for Mark.
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Lila-Pearl VIII 'There's a starman waiting in the sky' (2016). 12" x 16" Acrylic on canvas.


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I continue each year to paint a portrait of my daughter...

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Lila-Pearl II (2010)
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Lila-Pearl II (2010)
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Lila-Pearl III (2011)
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Lila-Pearl IV (2012)
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Lila-Pearl V (2013)
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Lila-Pearl VI with her Daddy (2014)
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Lila-Pearl VII (2015)
9 Comments
Bryan Hible link
2/3/2016 06:51:40 am

A beautiful tribute to Mark and a fitting addition to the wonderful series of paintings of Lila-Pearl. I'm so glad you felt the need to paint again xx

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Doreen Dowling
2/3/2016 10:22:56 am

Magnificent Thea, what a wonderful tribute to Mark and a beautiful memory for Lila-Pearl. I am sure your Starman, will be delighted that you chose to pick up your paintbrushes again. Sincere thoughts to you both xx

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Jean Penna
2/3/2016 11:05:40 am

Lila-Pearl is guarding the memory XXX

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Kay Linford
2/3/2016 11:21:41 am

Perfect ❤️

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Sarah
2/3/2016 02:04:23 pm

Just amazing Thea, so glad you're painting again. Love to you and Lila

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Nicole Walton (Harlow Ballet)
2/3/2016 02:56:29 pm

This is beautiful Thea. I'm so sorry to hear you've been in such pain. But also glad you've been able to pick up your paint brush again. I hope it helps you with the healing process. Thanking of you. N xxx

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andrea michell
2/4/2016 02:35:02 am

A moving, emotional and eloquent work that says so much at every level. Also very pleased you have been able to paint again. xx

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Tracy
2/4/2016 01:14:18 pm

Such a beautiful painting, and I'm moved by your words. Lila will always treasure this. You are a star woman, Thea. It's good to see your light shining again.

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Mark Huband
3/2/2016 09:57:03 am

Such a stunning, beautiful, haunting painting Thea. So brave of you to start painting again. Thinking of you all, always and forever. Mark

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