Saturday, August 28, 2010

Lilla Cabot Perry

A devoted mother of three daughters, Lilla Cabot Perry (1848 - 1933), received her first formal art training at the age of 36.

I am delighted to be researching and enjoying this artist's life and works, specifically how she combined her duties as mother, wife and homemaker while at the same time nurturing her gift as artist.

Warm wishes, Tonya

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12 comments:

  1. Bending BirchesAugust 28, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    interesting.....a woman to surely learn from!

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  2. VictoriaAugust 28, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    Oooo, I am curious now to find out more about her. I particularly like the painting 'A Snowy Monday'

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  3. Mama Ash GroveAugust 28, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    what a beautiful piece of art, Tonya!

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  4. AngelaAugust 28, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    I have never heard of her! That is a lovely painting. Her story is one I and I am sure many other women can relate. I am interested in learning more about her and how she was able to be a mother and an artist. To me at least, I find it to be a real challenge. Thanks for sharing! Be well, Angela

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  5. TaraAugust 28, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    How very inspiring, to learn about an artist who was a bit of a late bloomer. I'm intrigued...

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  6. Nicole VangenAugust 28, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    Loved visiting - have missed you.

    Namaste!
    Nicole

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  7. wooliesAugust 28, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    I'm always in awe of people that can paint and draw. Have to go read up on Lilla!

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  8. momma raeAugust 29, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    not an easy task to balance so many facets of one's self!!

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  9. Wild Maple WoolAugust 29, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    Wow I guess it's never too late in life to do something you love! I also like that she is a mother and wife yet still hasn't lost a sense of who she is! The picture is beautiful, I love old fashioned pictures like that.

    ~Samantha

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  10. Jen from SewnNaturalAugust 29, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    sounds very interesting, I will have to look her up. :)

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  11. katAugust 29, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    oh, i love her work!

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  12. gardenmamaAugust 31, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    a stunning painting ~ that certainly is a healthy balance isn't it! xoxo

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