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36”x48” acrylic on canvas
The second piece in my That Girl series, “What Happens in Vegas” is a playful yet powerful portrait of my grandmother reimagined as a confident, glamorous bride - soaking in a heart-shaped bubble bath, cocktail in hand, unapologetically papering herself.
The woman depicted is my Dad’s Mother - who married my Grandfather in 1948, as noted in the “just married” sash. A true matriarch, she raised nine children sometimes renting out a chicken coop in the back to other couples, and putting bunkbeds in hallways for the older kids. She lived long enough to meet her great-great grandchild, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, humor and a strong love for her family.
In this piece I am memorializing her not in sacrifice, but in celebration - surrounded by cheeky details like her custom cigarette pack labeled, “something blues”, her bridal garter, vintage phone, and slippers. It’s a joyful tribute to a woman who gave everything to her family and still found a moment to sparkle.
36”x48” acrylic on canvas
The second piece in my That Girl series, “What Happens in Vegas” is a playful yet powerful portrait of my grandmother reimagined as a confident, glamorous bride - soaking in a heart-shaped bubble bath, cocktail in hand, unapologetically papering herself.
The woman depicted is my Dad’s Mother - who married my Grandfather in 1948, as noted in the “just married” sash. A true matriarch, she raised nine children sometimes renting out a chicken coop in the back to other couples, and putting bunkbeds in hallways for the older kids. She lived long enough to meet her great-great grandchild, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, humor and a strong love for her family.
In this piece I am memorializing her not in sacrifice, but in celebration - surrounded by cheeky details like her custom cigarette pack labeled, “something blues”, her bridal garter, vintage phone, and slippers. It’s a joyful tribute to a woman who gave everything to her family and still found a moment to sparkle.