Sewing with moonbeams

Sewing with moonbeams

QUOTE

"I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way-things I had no words for." ~ Georgia O'Keeffe


Saturday, August 16, 2008

In memory of dad

You know sometimes one feels like doing things even if they are not good at it. So it is with me. I felt like doing this collage out of some of the music sheets of dad's. As you know I am not good at this kind of art and yet I had to do it so this is what came out of my heart in memory of my dad...
I used a few bits from his music sheets which were falling apart and some I photo copied. So the collage has his favourite composers names in that cover on the far right. At the bottom 'Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring' that was his favourite piece so I put that at the bottom then I added some dry flowers for rememberance and a sketch of a piano since he was a pianist. Then doodled some music notations. I actually started out with just two colours but soon realised that it would look very dull so I added other colours to make it look a bit more vibrant.
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15 comments:

  1. FranSaturday, 16 August 2008 at 14:12:00 UTC

    Shashi,
    It's a wonderful collage in Memory of your Dad. You did a great job with it. I know he is proud of you. Did your Dad compse music of his own? Your work is wonderful.
    Love & Hugs
    Fran

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  2. MaryOSaturday, 16 August 2008 at 15:24:00 UTC

    This is wonderful, Shashi...a perfect way to preserve your memories of your father. I know he would be gratified to see the love you've put into this project.

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  3. Linda FlemingSaturday, 16 August 2008 at 19:27:00 UTC

    What a beautiful and meaningful collage, Shashi!

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  4. Judi W.Saturday, 16 August 2008 at 19:30:00 UTC

    This is a wonderful, heartfelt piece! It's just perfect!

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  5. BearSunday, 17 August 2008 at 10:24:00 UTC

    Shashi
    you are good at this, and this collage of your Dads favourite music it is a beautiful piece to that you have created to remember him by- sweetie it also shows how much you loved your Dad
    love n hugs bear xoxoxoxo

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  6. JudiASunday, 17 August 2008 at 16:09:00 UTC

    Vibrant indeed. Nobody with your eye for color could ever make anything dull Shashi. I am going to echo everyone else's comments and say what a special, beautiful remembrance!

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  7. WendyCaroleSunday, 17 August 2008 at 17:49:00 UTC

    What a lovely memorial Shashi

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  8. AnonymousSunday, 17 August 2008 at 17:57:00 UTC

    It is beautiful Shashi, a wonderful way to remember your father.

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  9. HElenMonday, 18 August 2008 at 00:31:00 UTC

    It is a wonderful work and memory and most important - it's from your heart. Hugs, Helen

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  10. Linda VincentMonday, 18 August 2008 at 07:25:00 UTC

    Shashi - this is totally delightful - I love it! And you ARE good at this kind of art. You have a really individual style and I think you should do more.
    Love Linda x

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  11. Here, There, Elsewhere... and moreMonday, 18 August 2008 at 19:58:00 UTC

    Sashi, I have to beg to differ - I think this is splendid - your collage is full of heartfelt emotions and memories - a personal tribute to your beloved father...
    I can't wait to have more free time to devote to all the "travaux manuel" projects I dream of...
    Your blog is full of inspiration - thanks for sharing..:)

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  12. dingyTuesday, 19 August 2008 at 16:41:00 UTC

    Beautiful collage and memories of your Dad. Makes me feel like I knew him.

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  13. My Paper WorldMonday, 25 August 2008 at 21:17:00 UTC

    Absolutely precious Shashi, You did your Dad proud with your beautiful collage, it's very special!
    Hugs! xx

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  14. SueWednesday, 27 August 2008 at 11:23:00 UTC

    What a beautiful piece! Once again, you've inspired me - you do such lovely work, Shashi.

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  15. AnonymousThursday, 11 September 2008 at 10:26:00 UTC

    It's so beautiful Shashi.
    Your Dad must be proud of you.
    love,

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