I just adore this painting by one of Greenwich Workshops newest artist (and Mom of 3) Emily McPhie.
I think the title says it all. “Up from the Moil and Toil” I thought so much about it since I first saw it. I had so much to say about it, but now I am not so sure I need to say anything. It just is...really good, so good. I am anxious to hear what all my friends think.
I can totally relate to that beautiful woman on the ladder in her grown-up clothes, daydreaming of all the things she would like to do.
As I try to write this post my 6 year old refuses to go to sleep. It's 10pm...I would really like to have this time to myself, but his lips are chapped and burning, and he can't sleep. So I will tend to him (again) and kiss him some more, tell him I love him, go to sleep my angel boy. please.
Life is just that way, it's not good or bad....it just is. Plain & simple, trying to get the balance right. Give enough love, feather the nest, make everyone cozy.
Check out Emily’s website www.emilymcphie.com and enjoy her incredible talent.
xo
Sheryl
3 comments:
Hi Sher,
She looks to me like she trying to get away from her "kids" below. She's dressed and ready to go, but has reached a dead end.
I hope this doesn't ruin it for you. I'm interested to see what other views there are.
Take care,
Millfee
Hi Millfee. Thanks for your point of view, it definitely doesn't ruin it for me. It so true that art speaks to us all in many different ways. Thats what I love about it ... it is very personal isn't it?
Here's my take:
I think she is in a good place, far enough, but not too far out of reach to her little ones. I sort of thought of her as daydreaming up there on that ladder. Having a quiet moment to herself before climbing back down into reality.
I am also anxious to her what others have to say.
xo,
sher
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