Grandma Edna
March 5, 2013
Pencil sketch: I drew this portrait of Grandma Edna Allen when I was somewhere around 14 I think…didn’t know much about composition at the time, obviously. It has floated around for years, you can see a few stains here and there. Mom asked if I would add her dress on, hence the seam, I still had the same notebook I used back then so it wasn’t too difficult. After carefully taping it together, my dear hubs cut a piece of plexiglass to fit the frame she wanted to use, Hobby Lobby cut a mat for me. Amazing how difficult it is to find an oval mat, or someone who cuts them.
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My name is Julie, I love cowboy boots, food, art, and all things vintage. Married to Sean, a talented, hard working man (who can build anything I draw out for him) we have three children, two boys and a girl. I thank God every day, the ways He is revealed to me through them is astounding. My passion, the reason for this blog...developing the gifts God has given me, sharing what he lays on my heart through painting, and turning useless junk and forlorn furniture into something fabulous. 
Wow. This is stunning and I love the story that goes with it. Beautiful!!!
That is amazing! You have some serious talent!!
thank you everyone!
Julie, this looks exactly like I remember her. Such a wonderfully sweet lady, just like your Mom. I would spend the night with your Mom and we would have fun painting.
Thank you Brenda!