My parents received this outdoor statue of Our Lady of Grace from my brother last summer. A few months later my Dad asked if I could try to paint it. And try I did. I said it could be part of his birthday gift. I greatly overestimated my work ethic (funny how that keeps happening), and had to change it to a Christmas gift. And then it became an Easter gift. Turns out it'll be more of an anniversary gift for my parents after all.
Mary has become a familiar sight around here as she migrated from one prominent position or another (so I wouldn't forget to get back to work). It's going to be strange with her gone.
Progress
A bit more...
The boys decided to have their ice cream cones in Mary's new home during her absence. But she is finally home!
Oh Julie! Mary turned out so beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's such a relief to have it done!
DeleteYou worked so hard! :) The apple is so realistic looking. Wow!
ReplyDeleteI totally forgot to add the close up photo of Mary's face! I just did... I have to say working on her so long I soured a lot more prayer :)
Delete*inspired not soured! Ugh
DeleteYou did a great job on her face. Wow!
Deletethat is stunning!! I didn't realize you had such a huge talent in painting. Wow. I love the gold detailing on her robe and around her neck. and the apple!
ReplyDeleteWe actually have that same statue! We bought it as an outdoor statue, but became so attached to her that she never made it outside :) she's now a key element of our family altar.
Thank you! I just added the close up photo of Mary's face. I missed adding it before for some reason.
DeleteI recognized the same statue in a photo of the tour of your home!I thought it was neat that you guys and my parents had the same one. :) It's so easy to get attached!