Family Portrait - Loving Leah
I suppose you could say this was an experiment so be gentle with comments.
This painting was inspired by a Hallmark presentation called Loving Leah. Leah’s mother said concerning her daughter’s happiness, “A mother is only as happy as her saddest child” This touched me and I knew I had to paint.
My goal with this painting was to have a rustic appeal to symbolize the aftermath of hardships. Despite weathering their storms with scars to prove it their bond was unable to corrode or break.

Some may be able to see a mother and child in this painting while others might see a woman and her inner child. On a more spiritual level one could see themselves in the arms of the One who loved them first. In all three examples hardships were endured but beauty is untouched.
The mother in this version has one small tear in each eye. The child is peaceful.
F. Mag
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athex
Well done – love the expression on the mothers face
Ted Byrne
Yea! Another Austin!!! And as powerful as we expect, particularly given the quote that inspired it. Your mastery of palette combined with the minimalism of your line work creates a rush Magdalene… a feeling of gently churning peace. Sort of the “still waters run deep” thing. Again, thanks for sharing this with us.
Leon Walker
Oh nice!!!
Colin Cartwright
Your experiment ahs worked beautifully here, Austin. Almost jigsaw like. The mother and child lines, are all that’s required, especially as you have such a wonderfully elaborate background.
F. Magdalene A... replied
Ah, you picked up on the puzzle pieces. Good on you.
Austin
Shylie Edwards
love the patterns!!! great line work!!!
mimulux
fantastic work!!!
Teresa P. Pelaez
Beautiful, my family my others half, thats what reflect to me, yes. beautiful.
KazM
This would make a gorgeous stained glass window design
Fantabulous
F. Magdalene A... replied
Oh wow. That would be cool to see.
Austin
Sally Omar
Fantastic!!!!!!!! xoxoxox
Anita Art
Thanks for the fav …....Love This and color
Laurie Search
I just love it!!!
Mariebm56
Amazing work! LOVE IT!
walraji
Superb!.
Pascale Baud 16 days ago
lovely !!