Life After Marion

It has been over a month since I have had to start clearing out the creative space of my loving mentor and closest friend anyone could ask for a mother, picking through hundreds of books and art supplies, trying to be as conservative with what to keep and still ending up with dozens of boxes. I kept telling myself "Once this is all done and dealt with I will get back to real life." but the task is so overwhelmingly tedious that these thoughts of all the wonderful regards I've received from the countless hearts that Marion has touched demanded this post, for there are simply too many to reply to each and every one.

Marion was never done with her passion, in fact she had so much more than she could keep track of. Signed works and unfinished paintings that just need a touch of paint keep springing up from the most unlikely of places after I thought I had it all organized. It brings a wash of surprise and nostalgic feelings recognizing the time of her life the painting came from of which I witnessed growing up, and also that groan of ironic exhaustion as if my quest of unearthing treasures here will never be complete before I have to move.

Unfortunately I did not receive full responsibility of her finished paintings to take care of as I was deceived to believe in the terrible politics in the death of a family member even before her time. It is why I am moving so soon, but know that this move brings quicker the legacy Marion has left plenty of in the form of an interview DVD, the finishing of her work in progresses to the best of my ability, posting new discoveries of her art on this blog along with answering any questions about Marion to anybody who missed their chance to my best knowledge, and hopefully, in the next year or so, a book. I owe her so much for all she has done that I must extend these gestures of what Marion would have done to all of you. For the next two months, though, silence will still reign as I get my life back on track.

I hope everyone has had a wonderful winter break and are keeping warm and cozy in these hard times.
~Amanda

Marion Rose

1955 - Nov 6 2011 

May she be loved and remembered always.

Some Old and Some New

Marion has had some gems stored away over the years, I'd like to think that she was so busy painting she forgot about them.

Valley Farm

20 x 24 Acrylic on Canvas

$960

Alert Bay Cannery

14 x 18 Acrylic on Canvas

$500

Tumbling Pears

3.5 x 11 Acrylic on Watercolor Paper

$57

Churro Sheep

18 x 24 Acrylic on Canvas

$860

Looking back

7.5 x 11 Mixed media on watercolor paper

-this has been signed just haven't updated the photo

$125

Palomino Portrait

11 x 14 Acrylic on Canvas

Sold!

Glimmering Farwell

12 x 16 Oil on Canvas

$380

And here are some recently finished ones:

Clean Race

16 x 20 Acrylic on Canvas

$640

Wolverine

20 x 24 Acrylic on Canvas

$960

Lean on You

8 x 16 Acrylic on Canvas

-this has been signed just haven't updated the photo

$250

Winter is on it's way for sure. There is a nip in the air and snow on the mountain passes already.

I am still finishing up some gems that were just about done just before all of this craziness started. Turning out to be lots of fun seeing so many paintings come together so quickly.I'm almost caught up to them though and am really looking forward to starting some new ideas that have been brewing in my head. Watch for them!

Take care,

Marion Rose

 Lofty Chapel

NFS

 Rearing to Go

NFS

 Forest Friends

28 x 22 Acrylic on Canvas

$1200

Nietzsche for the Book Man
NFS

Prarie Gold
24 x 20 Acrylic on Canvas
$960

Blackberries + Sheep II
15 x 30 Acrylic on Canvas
$900

Solid Foundation
14 x 18 Acrylic on Canvas
$500

Forest Stroll

30 x 24 Acrylic on Canvas

$1440

The Keeper
12 x 16 Acrylic on Canvas
$380

  Again please contact Marion's daughter Amanda for purchasing paintings at soulscape@shaw.ca

Hello once again! I have settled very nicely into my new hospice. I am getting excellent care found a loving team of caregivers, and enjoying wonderful visits every day from family and friends,

I am being inspired by the many wonderful comments on this blog as well. New work is being represented on my home web page, and very high quality reproductions are always offered on the website FAA for sale.


Here are some new paintings! A few select are for sale, but you must contact my daughter to do business at soulscape[at]shaw.ca or for hotmail users soulscape[at]hotmail.ca for I can't get to the studio to pack and ship them!

There are also paintings available here: http://www.dailypaintworks.com/artists/mrose-1551

 Nicola Valley Burn

12 x 14 acrylic on masonite

 NFS

 Heaven Can Wait

 Heartfelt

9 x 7 Acrylic on watercolor paper

$70 free shipping to NA

 Forever Friends

 Take Flight

12 x 10 Acrylic on watercolor paper

SOLD!

 Lakeside

7 x 9 Acrylic on canvas board

$80 free shipping to NA

 Spring Lingers

5 x 7 Acrylic on watercolor paper

SOLD!

 Hanging Around

9 x 7 Acrylic on wood panel

$80 free shipping to NA

 A Simple Pause

9 x 7 Acrylic on canvas board

$80 free shipping to NA

When the Cows Come Home
24 x 36 Acrylic on Canvas
$1728 Free Shipping to NA

Thank you all for your support in any way. My life has been full of love and joy every day.

Love,
Marion Rose

Here we are,early Sept. We are just now getting some of the typical hot sunshine you'd expect in early June. It pours in my huge window first thing in the morning and I get the golden glow in the evenings as it sets. My gang here is keeping my room full of fresh flowers, and the inspiration is fantastic. My joined-at-the-hip buddy Bente Hansen is here every day and is is magical to just be together to share thoughts and paint and play.

I have a stomach pump hooked up now but have the freedom to unhook myself and get up normal to go for a walk either out in the garden off the ward here, or we go down to the huge lobby and people-watch. Starbucks Chai lattee makes that a whole lot of fun too

So off I go. Have a great daytoo!

Staying In Touch

This particular post today is huge for me. My blog will be my newsletter now, where I can share my daily adventures, and we can interract in the comments with each other. It is meant for everyone - family, friends, clients, and anyone simply curious about me or my work.


To catch you all up, I have been living with colon cancer for 4 years now. Do I believe in miracles? ... you bet I do!. I am living one now. The latest incident which has had me in the hospital for 6 weeks is a turning point. I've chosen to be in the care of a wonderful hospice team that keeps me pain-free, in high spirits and feling very safe and secure when my body doesn't cooperate 100%.


I will spend each day making the best of opportunities that I do have. Right now I am able to leave on day passes to spend some time at home. The hospice has also let me set up my art supplies and paint in my room! Internet connections are bad at best though there, so I will have to blog whenever it works.

I have family and friends at my side daily, supporting me and silently tolerating my endless demands. It is hard on everyone to be so helpless. I accept every day, one at a time, as a blessing. Another chance to love, laugh and play with some color.


Every thoughtful comment I recieve on one of my various web pages gets read, and too often silently acknowledged. It is important to me that you all know that every single prayer has touched me.


Every thank you from me is also full of sincere love.


And for now, please accept this huge THANK YOU for taking this journey with me.
Marion Rose


PS: I believe That I should keep sales on hold for now until I've been able to get home more often and better organized.

NODP