Norma's painting is given to grandparents Michael and Elsa, October 1968."These are photos of my mom's paintings of me as a baby. They're the only art I own of hers, although she painted many landscapes. I was her happy muse for a time, at any rate...
She was a lovely woman, an excellent mother, and she is sorely missed - she passed away from complications surrounding breast cancer, peacefully going in her sleep in January 2006. Her birthday was February 9th, and while I often think of her during special occasions such as her birthday, seasonal holidays, and my own birthday (as I wouldn't be here if not for her), mother's day is always a time to remember her as my dear mum, who patiently taught me the beauty of nature and the mysteries of spirit. Happy Mother's Day, Mum."
- As told to The MOMMA by Beatrice Smartt, Vancouver
Beatrice, Norma Smartt, Oil, 1968
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