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To all of my mother's Renderosity friends:
It saddens me to no end to tell you that my mother, Mina, passed on May 31st, from endometrial cancer. She is survived by my father, Roger, and myself. I apologize for not letting you all know sooner, but her passing has left me with a broken heart and it is very hard to write this, even now. I don't suppose there will ever come a time that it will be easier.
I know how much she loved you all, how much it meant to her to have met such wonderful people, and how much it meant to her to create & share her art with you. I am leaving her work here for a while, as tribute to her, her beauty, her talent & her love.
Brightest Blessings to you all!
Heather
 Mina's daughter
Thanks to all for stopping by and hope you enjoy your visit.
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Third Place Winner in the 2008 "Carnival Of Evil" Halloween Contest Writing Category
The Eater Of Hearts
~ Love & Hugs ~
* Mina *
"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."
~Pablo Picasso
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"Artists must be sacrificed to their art.
Like bees, they must put
their lives into the sting they give."
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
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"I get out my work and have a show for myself before I have it publicly.
I make up my own mind about how good or bad or indifferent it is.
After that the critics can write what they please.
I have already settled it for myself so flattery
and criticism go down the same drain and I am quite free.
~Georgia O'Keeffe
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~People may not remember what you say,
but they'll always remember how you made them feel ~
Comments (88)
MountainHawk
But wait there's more!.....Not only do you get a textured image but also...completely free, this collectors edition photograph.......lovely images Mina!.....just thought you might be amused with my K-Tel rave. Be good!
j_campbell
She definately looks like her mother. Very nice - Like the 2nd one best.
trishabadblood
wonderful image... just beautiful..the pose and expression are fantastic... so well done...
OldHippieKeyboard
I'm rather torn as to which I like best -- she's a beauty in both -- but my eyes keep going back to the first image ... the texture and brush work make it more unique and a bit mysterious. Beautiful work, Mina. Hey, since I like 'em both can I give it 10*? ;o)
efferre
more creative the first one, but both are beautiful...she is definitely lovely and resembles you quite a lot!
ontar1
Very creative, I like it!!!!
A_Sunbeam
Very nice work - I prefer the green - it has a more moody atmosphere!
eekdog
wow your daughter is very pretty, love her beautiful facial features. spectacular piece. 9+ Mina
SMATT
Very lovely picture, the effects are really cool without being overkill. 5+
gunsan
Both are very beautiful, I want not feel forced to choose.
Valerie-Ducom
Fantastic work and excellent composition and color ! Good day :)
TwoPynts
I like both Mina, for different reasons. The bottom being more real and the top being more illustrative. You have a beautiful daughter, I hope she is well. :o)
caviedes
Very cool Mina, excellent treatment!
mojo1917
I think I like the more textured version. It has more of an "art" feel to it. the expression you captured seems like one only a parent can conjure. very cool image.
nikolais
I prefer the bottom one. Anyway, beauty is beauty
flaviok
Nuito Linda sua filha,Trabalhos com efeitos explendidos.E dificil escolha pois ambos tem criatividade própria. Excelente, aplausos (5)
sirvictor
I think both images are great, different presentation, but it the look that you capture that I like the best. Excellent work Mina Greatings
OrphanedSoul
A nice filter use!
ARTWITHIN
Given my interests, you might know that I would prefer the first one. But, I can appreciate both. The first communicates mood & mystery more. I really think you did a wonderful job with this. You really know how to create drama. Fabulous work, Mina. Hugs, Suzanne
helanker
What a Pretty daughter you have. She looks alot like you. It is difficult to choose, but I think I like the green one the most, seen from an artistic point of view :). Very well done. I like it very much.
modyfree
You done great work with first image Mina!! Keep going you good works
DeathTwister
Oh very cool, and wow OMG hun , you give great kids, what a beautiful Lady you created, and I bet she is as Magical as you are, you in the same Coven? or she have her own? Nice shot, and great composition, and I love both, but like the top one best I think for me. 5 & a /hugs
danob
Very pretty daughter you have and prefer the 2nd image myself
auntietk
Very cool work! She's almost as beautiful as her mother! :)
schonee
Beautiful
MagikUnicorn
Marvelous effect Love it!
robotalk
What a beauty--you must be very proud...at first I thought it was an old 70's shot of Stevie Nicks from Fleetwood Mac --but in the 2nd picture --she looks even better ! wow
sessan53
Very beautiful..... (Just like her mother. lol). Very great work on this picture. Bravo:-)hugs sessan
2Loose2Trek
As I've said before, "the fruit falls not far from the tree." Well done dear one. HUGS
Mousson
Wonderful image! And wonderful daughter! :-))