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I don’t just sell art. I form relationships with my collectors. I bring people together, make a house a home or an office a welcoming place. I create and inspire.
A few years ago one of my collectors contacted me with a very special request. She said it took her many months to get up the nerve to ask because she thought I would say no. Her Mom had passed away and she wanted to do something special with her ashes. She wanted to know if I would be willing to incorporate some of her mother into one of my pieces. A commission based on “Fire Over Copper Lake”. I did not hesitate and said yes.
I was soon touched to learn that we shared a Native American ancestry. Her Mom was a healer in this life and touched many souls. In my lifetime I have had a spiritual guide named Ama which means water in Cherokee. The piece I would be creating had to do with a “lake”…or water. Her mother’s Indian name was “clear water”. Creating this memorial painting felt more than right for me….it felt like a homage to my own spiritual mother as well. She arrived in a beautiful pouch surrounded by the sweet smell of sage. I handled her with care and blessed her ashes before I mixed them with the paint. The piece turned out beautifully….my collector was moved beyond words…and I like to think that a few ashes are here in my studio still and that Ama is with me always…..
Abstract Art by Sharon Cummings 
Oh, I love this one! Reminds me of a beautiful river.
Thanks Gabriela!
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Beautiful!
Thanks Bo!
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That was very nice of you! ( ⌒o⌒)人(⌒-⌒ )
It was my pleasure Jesse! Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting. 🙂
What a powerful and moving request. I’m sure it gave you great pleasure while creating the painting. Beautiful work!
Yes…it sure did!
I’m just incredibly moved by the story you have shared here Sharon – I’ve always said art is more about heart and soul than technique (though you have it all!) but you put your whole self – heart, soul and spirit – into this incredibly lovely, moving and yes, sacred work of art. What a tribute to this woman’s mother but equally a tribute to you. This is what art should be and do – touch people at their deepest level. Thank you so much for this post.
You are more than welcome Lianne…..Life is for sharing! Have a great Holiday!