The other week they were up and he brought me the picture. He is fine and well, I did ask if there was something he hadn't told me!! Here it is:
I had it reframed and new matting put on it, as it had seen better days, also back in the early 80's they didn't use UV rated glass and it had faded the print.
The artist Alan Stones is well known in Cumbria, and we used to live next door to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stones, Joan and Bill; both have since passed on, but have very fond memories of them.
If you check out his website he has many different types of mediums he uses. I love the farming ones, as it reminds me of where we lived in Britain, but it's not to everyone's taste.
The picture is now hanging in our bedroom, so I can see it every morning when I wake up.
10 comments:
How lovely to get your inheritance early, with so many memories attached to it.
What a wonderful treasure that picture is. Very glad to hear that your Dad is well, maybe he's been watching some of those tidying shows & it prompted him to gift you now.
Such a lovely memento of your father. I am glad he brought it to you so you can enjoy it while he is still around.
God bless.
How nice! I am glad your Dad is well.
I'm on holiday Gillian next week and just said to 1 of my colleagues at work I'm having a good clean out off bric a brack in case I die and I leave a lot of rubbish for others to clean up ,I know you will think I'm daft thinking about death at 55 but mam was only 57 wonder if I will manadge to do this ,ps I'm not saying the picture is rubbish its gorgeous, your nick very like your dad isn't he xxxlynn
I think passing things on while still in good health is the thing to do. That way everyone gets to enjoy it!
That is wonderful!
How lovely your dad decided to give it now. It is lovely!
It's great to have mementos of a previous generation - one that will have good memories for you also. Also for your children when it is your turn to pass them on!
A lovely reminder of your Dad. Very thoughtful of him to give you it now.
When I was little my granddad had a dar wood clock which I loved. He always said it would be mine. Sadly it never was mine so it's good your Dad remembered.
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