Adoration. Lydia Host daily painting a day 12x12

This is another 'sculpture pose'. This one is from an ivory relief by Pierre-Etienne Monnot (1657-1733). I bought this book of Iconic sculpture and art from a thrift store yesterday, and there are so many pieces of art that I have never seen (this is not so surprising actually..). This is painted on a framed board that said something like ' smile you'll feel better' or something in its first life as a mass produced inspirational saying! L.

Devotion Lydia Host daily painting a day 8x16

I am always intrigued by the mother- child relationship. It is such the ultimate. This painting is based on an old sculpture...they were my models. I have the utmost respect for every mother everywhere, its such a hard and self sacrificing job, while conversely being the most enriching rewarding occupation ever. Even the 'bad' mothers out there didn't mean to be 'bad'...that's just the power of the job. I really believe that everyone is just doing the best that they are able. L.