Frida
"St. Frida the Divine with Poppies" Frida is such a powerful figure to me on so many levels, I've longed to paint her but hesitated. I've decided there is no doing her justice I'll just try to pay tribute.
The original is mixed media, the poppies I made by hand and collaged on. I was inspired by the Veteran's Day blooms that my Grandmother wore when I was a little girl. Poppies always represented loss and strength of a feminine nature to me.
and if you love Frida and picture books this one is a treasure
and suitable for even very small children, (the accident is handled delicately) The story is poignant and poetic and not only introduces them to Frida but more importantly how art saved her when her life was filled with pain. A story of hope and beauty, no wonder we love Frida so!