Today is Gitzi's birthday....not only is she an amazingly talented photographer and artist, but she is also my mom.
Her imagination continually surprises and delights me, and the creations that have come from that imagination, such as these recent floral works, have brought such joy...I fell instantly in love with these the moment I saw them.
Gitzi has been a photographer for as long as I can remember (hehe) and when I was a baby, she was taking photography classes, developing her own images, as well as her artistic eye and unique style.
Her adventurous spirit has been such an inspiration and gift to me...I'm forever grateful for having been able to grown up around someone who was never afraid to explore new forms of beauty and who was also always in awe of, and trying to capture, the beauty that was all around her.Happy Birthday Mampi (that would be my one year old self speaking)..I love you!!!
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26 comments:
All I can say is Wow! Her beautiful images are so very reminiscent of the Arts an Crafts Movement,my fave! Are these doctored up photos? The colors are amazing. What is her process to arrive at such beauty?
Happy Birthday Gitzi!
Wow! Your mother is incredibly creative!
Pearl
Wonderful !! I love the yellow Iris !
Happy Birthday to a very talented Mom.
Elizabeth...I thought the same when I saw these, they looked like Arts and Craft Movement tiles to me. Here, she did "doctor up" her own images, which are beautiful to begin with, but the process is a mystery (to me at least). I'll ask her for the details, or maybe she can chime in. So happy you liked it all! xo
Pearl...Thanks, I think so, glad you do too! :)
Abroad...thank you!!! The Iris was my favorite too...I made a birthday card out of it for her actually! xo
Beautiful!
Happy New Year!
E&J
She's such a talented lady...lovely artworks:)
lovely! I am partial to that poppy. ogt
Beautiful artwork! They all seem to be illuminated from the inside out. Maybe that is symbolic of your Mother.
Best wishes for a Happy Birthday Gitzi!
Beautiful artwork!
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, there's so much creative talent in your family.
Even more beautiful than your mothers images, is your obvious love for her. I can feel it as I read your post.
Hugs,
Megan
what a precious post, you lucky girl. that last image is nothing short of amazing.....
Congratulations with the birthday of your mother.
You are right, it really is very beautiful and you are lucky to have a mother like her.
Greetings from Geri from Holland.
happy birthday to your dear sweet mommie... she must be amazing...
she made you... xoxo
stunning and i know you give her the props in person too.
now the puzzle is coming together for me..it runs in the blood.
happy birthday to mampi.
Thank you very much for all your wonderful comments and birthday wishes and a special thank you to my lovely daughter Jessica who put up this special blog. I am always amazed when people like my art. I am constantly playing around with beautiful images and change them.
Years ago I left them alone as they were, but now I feel like changing them into unusual abstracts.
Thanks again, Gitzi
So lovely. Perfect for framing or as luxurious cloth.
Mary Ann
Oh, they're all gorgeous. I love the last one especially! What a talented mom you have. Happy Birthday Gitzi!
H.H.
Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments and good wishes, my goodness...the sentiments expressed were so touching, sweet and thoughtful. They've truly been a very special birthday gift to my mom and have meant quite a lot to *both* of us, again...thank you. ♥
xoxo J~
btw - The Poppy is my mom's most beloved flower...I'm so happy it was a favorite.
REAlly stunning! You should sell these....
pve
I mean sell these for your MOM!
pve~ You are so right...thank you, hearing that from you is very special!xo
These are wonderful, beyond beautiful.
Jessica you are lucky to have such a talented and inspiring Mama!
the poppy is my favourite...even though I love them all.
Kevin...thank you so much!! xo
Beautiful sisters J & V...the poppy seems to be the clear winner...and yes, I do feel very fortunate. xo
jessica, happy blog anniversary. I am leaving my comment here instead of on your current post. Not that I wouldn't LOVE to win the cards; it's just that I have been so fortunate to have won several blog give-aways recently and I want to give others a chance...
I do fondly remember seeing these amazing pieces the first time. they are beautiful. we all thank YOU for sharing them and your lovely self with US!
lots of love, donna
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