Painting From the Past

This painting was done about 30 years ago. I actually looked in my files several times for a photo of it, because it shows my fascination with old doll s long before I started making my own interpretations of them. I could never find a photo. Also, the lady that bought it, was a huge inspiration in my life, one of those (I call) angels that appear and influence the direction our paths take. Not only was she a real "doll" herself, but she had and amazingly creative talent for decorating her home, in every room and corner, in lovely primitive antiques! She also had several wonderful antique dolls, that she even let me photograph, which was my first experience with seeing these beauties up close. Obviously this made a huge impression on me. At that time, I just wanted to paint them, never even imagining that I would try and make dolls myself.  This woman moved away and I lost touch with her. I have searched for her at times, with no success, just wanting to thank her for being such a wonderful positive influence in my life.

Now comes the interesting part.....

Yesterday, I received a note from my dearest aunt in another state, a true artist in her own right, and another one of my angels. It contained this photo of the painting and she told me how a friend went to go and visit a mutual friend of theirs down south, and in mentioning my aunt's name, the woman showed her this painting, knowing we were related (we all came from the same small town)! My aunt was flabbergasted to hear this and find another of her childhood friends too. Now I know my dear friend is alive and well. Hopefully we can get together online and I can thank her for her inspiration in my life!