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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 (120)
claude19
SPLENDID PICTURE for a very GREAT CAUSE !!! Animals are not decorative THINGS...they are LIVING CREATURES !!! The video is very IMPRESSIVE !!!
CLARK39
Your love for your daughter lights up the painting. A wonderful thing to see.
magnus073
This is one of the most wonderful tributes I've ever seen Mina and has me all misty. Everyone should be aware of the animals around us as they depend on us so very much. Your daughter and your beloved Shih-tzu look so incredible here. Your Shih-tzu reminds me so much of our Shih-tzu Alfred who crossed that bridge some 10 years ago.
november22
So often those who give us uncritical love are the little people of fur & feather. Very touching and nicely done.
robotalk
Lovely and touching ! excellent post !
auntietk
Your daughter is so beautiful ... she makes a wonderful model (and she looks just like you)! :) Lovely image, with an important message.
guitar-slinger
Hi Mina,[^__^] I watched the video, It reminded me again of the two poor little newborn kitties that were abandoned along side a highway in California, They were found and taken to the pound, We went to the pound to get a a kitty and saw those two... We took them both home and now one weighs 18 pounds the other 20, not so small anymore but they are very much pampered and we still love and enjoy them very much. Sorry about your loss, we had a miniature pomerainian that lived to be 19.5 years old, was very sad to loose him, Take care,, Cheers, Roger
Jay-el-Jay
Fine work inspired by a good cause.
schonee
You did a Beautiful Image Mina...Your daughter is very beautiful and she looks just like you...So very sorry for the loss of your little one... Hugs
lunchlady
Fantastic image, Mina. And yes, there are WAY to many animals out there being abused and neglected.
ladyinblack
Gorgeous piece of art and wonderful dedication.... a cause dear to my own heart also. Outstanding work! BB
marcopolinski
Luminescent!!!!! So beautiful!!!!
tallpindo
A wholly different take than someone who would have a teenager kick your "little white dog" to death and then give your youngest son a stuffed harp seal pup. The message was simply that some issues are too sensitive to be personal choices. A paralegal passed it to me.
brewgirlca
Beautiful and vibrant tribute to a beloved friend and a beautiful daughter. You can always pull at my heartstrings with a tribute to an animal companion and you have done an outstanding job Mina. I do like it's upbeat rendition and putting the angel wings on your Shih-tzu was just so apopro.
MagikUnicorn
Beautifully done Mina, and yes Pets are our friends ;-)
romanceworks
I have a special place in my heart for animals, especially doggies. And my heart truly breaks when I hear of abuse of these innocent creatures. They bring us such joy, even in their memories. A very lovely tribute. CC
delbeke
Gorgeous image and a lovely message to all. I agree, there are so many poorly treated, abandoned and abused animals and they do need us. If you can't volunteer, or adopt send a contribution, however small. Such a wonderful composition of your daughter and little dog Mina.
lior
A so creative, gorgeous and stunning artwork! Hugs, Lior
annie5
She looks like you Mina..fantastic image! A very beautiful message :)
magichild2
This is phenomenal MIna, the girl looks like you...thank you for this tribute to our precious animals who have no voice except for ours to tell others of their plight. Thank you.
watchman2005
Beautiful image and I go along completely with your dedication, straight into favourites!!
sintoock
Nice self portrait!
PIERRE25
Comme c'est beau, superbe image!
felinx
Jolies couleurs et divine lumière :)
A_Sunbeam
Great tribute. Love the feeling it inspires and the colour.
e-brink
Your daughter, like yourself, is a very beautiful woman - you are blessed. Pets are too plentiful and are also treated as an accessory or a commodity. Humans will sell anything - even themselves. All life on earth is treated badly and nature itself is very cruel. On the good side, it is humans who have refined caring to a high degree without humans, there would be little caring on Earth.
RyverMyst
A most beautiful composite and a wonderful tribute to your departed dog.
blankfrancine
Beautiful, heartfelt image and thoughts, Mina.
Margana
An important message, Mizzem. I'm a huge animal lover, too....Beautiful pic of your daughter and your beloved Shih-Tzu. It's very touching and creative. -MizzeM2 :^)
Mondwin
Sooo a lovely tribute my Dear Mina!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma