Pat Elliott Paintings: Memories of Auntie

Friday, 18 November 2011

Memories of Auntie

Sunday dinner at my much loved auntie's house.
Irish stew.
The marvels of cooking to a youngster.
Warmth and comfort.
Such seemingly simple things.
Such wonderful memories.

Memories of Auntie

21 comments:

Michael Bailey said...: Lovely work, Pat. Superb rendering of the stainless steel colander - reminds me of the one we had when I was a kid. I think my last attempt to comment on your previous post - the ice cream sundae - went awry! Flipping Blogger grrr. Anyway .. both lovely pieces!; 18 November 2011 03:59
Pat said...: Thanks, Michael. I still have that one in my kitchen! Funny how we both have memories of them as a child. Good ones for you too, I hope!
Ack, blogger does sometimes lose stuff.. but thanks for telling me now you like them both xx; 18 November 2011 04:08
Sharon Williamson said...: Fab colander, that's wonderful shine you've captured. Nice work!; 18 November 2011 04:50
Pat said...: Thanks, Sharon :) xx; 18 November 2011 04:51
Maria's Watercolor said...: Wonderful Pat, my very Italian aunt had the same colander, and she bought me one for my wedding gift, it only has 2 of its little legs left but I use it every week!
Another beautiful painting.; 18 November 2011 05:08
Pat said...: oh bless, Maria! Who knew aunties over the world favoured steel colanders? :)
Mine has a round pedestal base, so no feet to break - else I'd have done it :lol:
Glad you like the painting xx; 18 November 2011 05:18
Judy said...: Great painting, Pat! I love the reflections of the veggies in the steel colander!
I am working on something stainless steel too, coincidentally. Fun, isn't it!; 18 November 2011 05:43
Ann's Art said...: Your right, these memories are precious. Love your painting where you have not only got the reflections but also the look of 'stainless steel' in the colander, not an easy feat but you have done it in your usual brilliant style.; 18 November 2011 05:51
Pat said...: that is a coincidence, Judy! Yes, it was great fun :) Glad you like my version - looking forward to seeing yours xx; 18 November 2011 05:58
Pat said...: Thanks Ann.. those memories are precious, as is your very kind comment. I'm glad you like it *hugs* xx; 18 November 2011 05:59
Frank said...: Wow, that colander is 'ace' Pat!; 18 November 2011 06:01
Pat said...: Thanks, Frank! xx; 18 November 2011 06:03
Arianna said...: Wonderful memories! Arianna xx; 18 November 2011 09:04
Tito said...: Wow, the colander and the reflections are simply fantastic. Well done Pat!; 18 November 2011 09:28
Jane said...: Incredible reflections, wonderful work Pat! xox; 18 November 2011 11:12
John (JWJarts) said...: Fabulous work Pat. That colander is amazing.; 18 November 2011 13:20
Floriana Quaini said...: Ciao, mi piace molto questo lavoro perchè è tratto dal vero ma ha un'atmosfera astratta e una staticità molto affascinante.
Anche i colori e il riflesso sono belli e nitidi.
Gran bel risultato.
Ciao, Floriana; 18 November 2011 16:32
Ann said...: Wonderful painting. Isn't funny the things that remind us of loved ones; 18 November 2011 16:44
Candy said...: Very well done, Pat! Wonderful memories.; 18 November 2011 20:21
Hillbilly Tonya said...: The colander is so shiny! Wonderful memory, my friend.; 18 November 2011 20:40
Studio at the Farm said...: Good memories! What a wonderful story! I had similar ones, with my Ukrainian grandmother [Baba]
You have also done a fabulous job with that colander!; 18 November 2011 23:53