Yesterday, my husband and I joined my wonderful family in the celebration of my cousin Nancy's wedding day. And so, in honor of Nancy and Vinny, I am posting the wedding gift they received from us.
Knowing that their Italian lineage is pretty strong (yes, I know the Irish is strong too, Mom :), I chose one of my favorite new little pieces that was painted from a photo taken during our 25th anniversary trip to Italy. This doorway in Asciano was so enticing with its shadows, flowers, and texture that I couldn't resist painting it (twice!) For this little painting I chose to crop the scene and focus on the doorway and the flowers to the left.
Knowing that their Italian lineage is pretty strong (yes, I know the Irish is strong too, Mom :), I chose one of my favorite new little pieces that was painted from a photo taken during our 25th anniversary trip to Italy. This doorway in Asciano was so enticing with its shadows, flowers, and texture that I couldn't resist painting it (twice!) For this little painting I chose to crop the scene and focus on the doorway and the flowers to the left.
I moved the flowers a bit to the right so that they connected and overlapped the door because I loved the contrast of soft and strong with the flowers and doorway. There is so much symbolism here for a marriage, but what speaks to me most is how our differences can complement in a way that makes the "whole" more beautiful ... blossoms and brick ... sunlight and shadow ... soft and strong. The door is ready to be opened to possibilities and also represents our God, who makes all things possible. I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. Jn 10:9
And here is the happy couple, Vinny and Nancy. Congratulations!
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