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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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Interview here
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 ~
Credits:
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www.lisajen-stock.deviantart.com/
www.LadyVictoire.deviantart.com
Comments (77)
OldHippieKeyboard
She sure looks unscathed at this point... ;'] I love the textures and earth tones in this. Excellent work, Mina!
pops
A Beaufully done image Mina. Funny how opinions and rules change over time, how what was once taboo is now considered normal and accepted and vice versa
MUSEWORX
Damn those critics...I thought modernday censoring was rough! Gosh it must be the longest ban ever 1753-1924.! your image speaks of great talent, the colors is definately country like, and the inclusion of the nightsky with the moon and stars leaves quite a bit for the imagination to ponder on! Excellent artwork Mina! and a FAV too!
sirvictor
great image
pixelmeister
Very well done! Beautiful work!
awjay
great image again
mansco
Splendid work my dear Mina. thanks for the Wiki tip ;O)
eekdog
quite the history you have researched my friend, super piece of art as always Mina, love that style you have. lol steve
jmbwalsh
A charming image, Mina, you have a very sincere approach to your art.
highcrow
Lovely artwork Mina and the lesson was entertaining as well.I have always felt that when we begin to censor we set a dangerous precedent.I love to do collage work but I am very poor at it and always am inspired by your fantastic work to give it another go.So thank-you on all counts.Beautiful art!
caviedes
Very nice, love your story. Well done Mna!
mbn
This is sooo great
OrphanedSoul
Wonderful image!
DeathTwister
hep hep very nice Mina, well done.
auntietk
She looks ready for adventure! Thank you for this morning's perspective on social mores. The pendulum swings wide, and it swings often! Sexual conservatism in the 50s and the sexual revolution of the 60s are not the end-all-be-all on that subject, historically speaking, no matter what they tell you!
A_Sunbeam
Off to the bright lights of the city? Nice work!
RyverMyst
Fantastic work,I love this image.
saretta
Wonderful Mina,splendid image and great description,thought provoking and clever creation!!:-)
Richardphotos
seems as though there has always been a "religious right group" that wants to impose their idea of what is right or wrong on the public.the US is suppose to be a free country, but you can not tell especially in Texas with predominantly baptist controlling the state government.your depiction is outstanding and I bet I would enjoy reading the story
helanker
Such a beautiful artwork and so well done. Bravo, Mina.
MagikUnicorn
M a r v e l o u s * c r e a t i o n
Bossie_Boots
Fantastic image superb work and narative very interesting hugs lou x
wannes
Beautiful, great postwork!!
2Loose2Trek
I had to chuckle at the use of the words "adventure" and "London" in the same sentence. Wonderful exposition and image dearest Mina. HUGS
trishabadblood
wow...fantastic scene... very beautiful ....excellent work..
Mousson
Tellement beau et quelle athmosphère délicieuse!
robotalk
VERY interesting subject (thanks for info) and a very wonderful work of art..perfect illustration of the day and mood !
acquilon
EXCELLENT REPRESENTATION BRAVA
romanceworks
Well, I say good for her for goin' to town and havin' some fun.:o) A most unique image. CC
RodolfoCiminelli
A fantastic and creative realization Mina....!!!!