Photographic memory
Cindy on January 16th, 2011
Photography takes an instant of our time, altering life by holding it still.” — Dorothea Lange
If you graduated from high school in the 1960s or ’70s, you probably have a sepia-toned, hand-tinted graduation portrait of yourself stashed away in a family album.
When I was growing up, my mother worked as a commercial artist for Bill Williams Studio, and was responsible for hand-tinting hundreds of portraits over the years. The photo of me (at left) was taken in 1972, and painted by my mother. This week’s Royal Oak Patch column is a memory of those years as well as a tribute to my mother.
Speaking of my mother, I hope you’ll send out your best wishes, prayers, and healing vibes for a speedy recovery. In the hospital for over a week, she’s currently scheduled for pacemaker surgery on Monday afternoon. — CL
January 16th, 2011 at 10:34 am
Let me be the first to send good vibes and special wishes to your mom. Fly through the surgery and get well soon.
When I read Bill Williams studio I had to smile. They also did our senior class pictures.
Your mother’s painting is truly lovely.
January 16th, 2011 at 10:54 pm
Sending all good thoughts to your mom and you, Cindy.
January 17th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
sending love to you , for you
as well as you dear Mother.
What talent.
January 17th, 2011 at 6:20 pm
Thinking of you and your mother.
Debra
January 17th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
Thanks so much, everyone! My mother is recovering at Beaumont Hospital — the pacemaker surgery/insertion went well, although she woke up a bit confused this evening. Mom will recover in the hospital for another day or two, then go to a nursing rehab center for a few days. Crossing fingers that she will be able to return to her condo, all said and done…Thank you again for all of your kind support.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:40 am
Oh Cindy, I am so sorry your mom needed a pacemaker but what amazing devices they are. I wish her an easy and complete recovery. And I send you both positive vibes and support. xo jj
January 19th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
I hope your mom is okay! Love the tinted pic of you. It could be a cover to one of those YA novels I used to read back then.