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by Laura Grisham
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Accessorize your life with unique stickers from an independent artist! Our vinyl stickers are available in four different sizes and are kiss-cut to create a 1/8" border around the perimeter of the design. Each sticker has an adhesive backing with plenty of stickiness to cling to any smooth surface while still being easy to remove.
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The second in the Cherokee Trail of Tears series, Brave Family was completed on 5/21/2009. The difficulty in telling your child that you must leave... more
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Stickers should be applied to clean, smooth surfaces at room temperature.
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The second in the "Cherokee Trail of Tears" series, "Brave Family" was completed on 5/21/2009. The difficulty in telling your child that you must leave your homeland to move to an unknown place is the concept behind this painting. I used india ink glue, poured acrylic paint, feathers, yarns, bead work, and wire-wrapped blood stones, lapis, jasper, and peridot. Much love was poured into this piece with the hope that all who view it will begin to understand the sadness and mourning of a people whose homeland was taken from them.
*The original has been professionally framed in a dark mahogany, plain, style frame with no matte.
*THE ORIGINAL IS PART OF THE PRIVATE ART COLLECTION OF
DR. BRADLEY AND CATHY HENRY OF LITTLE ROCK, AR.
As a child you could often find me quietly "painting by numbers" in my room. More often than not, my paintings were not exactly like those pictured on the box because I loved to change the numbers/colors around. Although I won awards for my artwork in elementary school I never really believed in my heart I was a real artist. I thought that "real artists" could draw anything from memory, and that was a gift I did not have. When reaching the upper grades we had to choose among our electives. Music...Art...or Dance Team? Although it broke my heart, I chose music and dance. You see, those areas received much more attention, and as an insecure young teenager that was one thing I strongly desired! However, deep...
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Stephen Anderson
Beautiful painting Laura, I love the colors and composition of this, and especially the emotion it evokes from the viewer. Keep up the great work! Also, thank you for the very kind words on a number of my images, I really appreciate your comments!
Laura Grisham replied:
You like everything about this painting that I tried to achieve...big sigh of relief! It's great to know people actually "get it!" And as for your artwork: it's so amazing that I have to visit your site and allow myself only so many minutes or I'd be there for hours! Honestly, I love what you do... Many Blessings, Laura
Monica Furlow
Good job Laura! Beautiful! :0)
Laura Grisham replied:
Thanks, Monica...sorry it took me so long to reply!
Deirdre Reynolds
This is outstanding! Excellent work!
Bruce Combs - REACH BEYOND
This probably is my favorite of this group, although singling any one painting from this group seems even more ridiculous than usual. Peace, etc., Bruce
Laura Grisham
I am so overwhelmed with joy that you have chosen to feature "Brave Family" on the "Tribal Group" homepage. I feel so honored to be associated with such a wonderful group and that they would consider allowing me to join them. I am humbled and yet proud that you were able to see my love for the Cherokee Nation in my work. Thank you. Blessings to All, Laura Grisham
Lora Duguay
Congratulations! Your art work has been chosen to be featured on the Tribes Group home page!