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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 (100)
Chipka
Superb capture and loads of great information! I really like the sense of color in this and the whole presentation. Great stuff!
lorddarkwolf
cool!
bpclarke
I love it when you can grow your own food like that! :o) Excellent capture and wonderful green thumb. Bunny
tofi
That's fascinating! So many interesting facts about the pineapple... my Goodness! Still trying to swallow the Mango-Cashew Family thing :) I adore your composition Mina! You've done some wonderful artwork here in your capture, and the very setup of the items is classy, with great taste. It has a lovely artistic appeal to it, the very way that those leaves defy gravity and stand so proudly; such a beautiful outgrowth... the colour of the pineapple is phenomenal as well, it would almost be a pity to divulge into this sumptous fruit! :) What a lovely yellow tone! Excellent border as well...... a fabulous image!
gunsan
Did not know it was that easy, have to try some time, even if winter in Sweden is not the right time. Love the compo here, nice cat sculpture and corn.
moochagoo
That's great. Ants like it too..
MagikUnicorn
Fantastic work and your frame is so Sweet :)
waldodessa
Very nicly done!
stevey3d
Superb Mina! Love the presentation and all the interesting facts!
three_grrr
No kidding! you grew it and actually produce fruit? I've never had that kind of luck! Guess I have to try it again now! Lovely still you set up too!!
Steeleyes101
Beautiful work of art here I has the feel of another greate painting "A Little Tree In Brooklyn" Outstanding photo Bravo!!!!!
tallpindo
You are now officially on the dole.
moonbunnie
It did come out cute at the end indeed :) you grow such nice things and present them beautifly !
decie
i like the whole set up you house looks so calm, and that is why you dont have the pink stone.:)
crys-laura
Excellent composition!
unicorn1776
to see.......entire planet capture........in one pix......BRAVO
efron_241
ooooooooooooooooh a cat with wings how sweet how lovely thank you for this great image
DRAKELOT
Beautiful image Mina !
magichild2
Oh Mina...thanks for telling me this. I'll try it. That's a lovely capture. Excellently done.
kenmo
Excellent work.....
JohnDelaquiox
great capture
Janiss
A delicious composition Mina!
Heathcroft
You have green fingers, Mina and they produced a corking image! Dave
Jay-el-Jay
Things do seem to taste better when you grow them yourself.It also makes a nice piece for this still life photo.
felinx
Superbe ;)
Pewter7
Hi Mina, I appreciate the information, I learned quite a few things! :) The shot itself is quite lovely. It is a cute little pineapple and it is nicely centered amidst items of complimentary coloring and of which are rather rustic and earthy. Lovely shot! I have quite a big back yard and I must say, I've been tempted lately to try growning a few things myself, lol, perhaps I'll give pineapples a try :) God bless!
MongusKing
XCellent harvest Mina!!!! Love you pineapple!!!! I have a few of this from tissue cultive. Great shot!!!
RobyHermida
Fantastic capture!
npauling
Well done Mina and it looks as though it is going to be nice eating. I have tried to grow these but they always get frosted. Nicely set up still life.
Igolochka
My congratulations to you, hon, with this amazing result of your troubles:) Wonderful photo!