This
past week I lost my biggest fan and supporter of my art. Lost
as well,a boon companion, best friend, wife and lover. Diva always encouraged me and
allowed those around her the space and time alone to do their work and grow
with it. A very private woman, she loved her work as a reference librarian for
Hillsboro Public Library , doing reader advisory and buying all the lasted
literature, fiction and bestsellers. That was how we met over 30 years ago, I
got to know the lady who ordered the books I liked to read. This was before the internet, personal
computers, we still used a card catalog. She loved the arts, music of all sorts
from bluegrass to classical, and always books and reading. During the
last 15 years she began gardening and learning about perennials. Where ever we
traveled we would visit the museums, parks, and gardens in the area.
Her daughter Cindy
was grown and gone when we got together, and my daughter was 5 or so. I think
Diva’s influence helped lead to Alyssa’s career in public libraries during the
time Alissa spent with us on those weekends and summer vacations. I know Diva's many friends in Hillsboro,
the library, and her artists friends will miss her steady presence, cheerful smile,
and hands willing to help all who ask.
This blog is mainly
about my art and its creation; but far less art would be created without the
support and belief from the Diva's in this world.
My wish is for all of you to have and cherish their personal
Diva.
This is a painting I
did for her four years ago when she was battling cancer. I wanted to capture her spirit in good
times.
Japanese Garden Summer, 7x5 Acrylic on Canvas Panel.
For anyone reading
this who wants to honor Diva, make a contribution in her name to one of her
four favorite foundations:
I’ll return to my
regular programming in the near future.
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