For some years I seem to have been creating pictures in various media of older women – the Crones in my psyche I suppose. This is one such, painted with acrylics on hessian, that I don’t think I have shared before – she hangs on my small landing beneath a window where she greets me each time I climb or descend the stairs.

I am extraordinarily fond of her.


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July 25, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Anita Marie
I think I am too!
July 25, 2009 at 5:53 pm
stephanie hansen
I can see why! She’s absolutely wonderful, Jill! The wonders of your talent never cease to inspire me. Thanks.
Steph
July 25, 2009 at 6:02 pm
celticsea
She looks so wise, but with a sense of humor!
July 25, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Sally
Oh, she’s wonderful! The experience and wisdom she wears on her face is ethereal. It’s a face that I would like to greet me daily! I like the medium, with the earth and native colors. It’s indigenous by ingenius!
July 25, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Lori
What a delightful face! I wouldn’t mind seeing her each morning as well.
July 25, 2009 at 8:58 pm
thalia
You’ve captured the twinkle in her eyes
July 25, 2009 at 11:00 pm
June
I think she looks wise, gentle and like she can tell a good story.
July 26, 2009 at 12:47 am
cronelogical
She is charming. Fran
July 26, 2009 at 12:53 am
almurta
Gosh that’s beautiful Jill. There is such humour and wisdom in that face.
July 26, 2009 at 5:20 am
gwenguin1
Jill sweetie,
Her smile is like a hug and kiss from your favourite Grandma. She is absolutely lovely. I love her already, and I haven’t gotten close to her yet.
Hugs,
GwenGuin
July 26, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Jill
Oh Gwen, thank you, that is exactly what I wanted to express
July 26, 2009 at 8:20 am
Linda D.
Oh she’s such a beautiful crone! Very ‘knowing’ with a touch of playfulness and caring, too. No wonder you love her. You’re so talented, Jill, that is an extremely good painting, wonderful.
July 26, 2009 at 2:10 pm
woodnymph
She is so real, so wise, and with a twinkle in her eye. You have captured her expression so well.
Vi
July 26, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Tabitha
She is so vibrant and alive.
Such a beauty.
July 26, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Jill
Thank you all for your wonderful comments – I am so glad I shared her with you all
July 26, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Maz
She’s wonderful, Jill, so wise and gentle. Love that she’s painted on hessian too. ;o) Thanks for sharing her with us.
Maz x
July 27, 2009 at 1:52 pm
porchsitter
Love her and would love to meet and know her! She must bring you great joy!
July 27, 2009 at 3:27 pm
kvwordsmith
Ditto what they said – what a friendly presence – probably reminds you to be kinder to yourself, as you huff & puff up & down the stairs – St. Francis used to call the body “Brother Ass” – I am sure this crone would have a fitting title for us older gals, like “Sister Ox”…
July 27, 2009 at 4:31 pm
senua
what a lovely, wise face! if she were in my house, i would talk to her frequently.
July 27, 2009 at 8:43 pm
kate heshan
the face of a wise woman – good to see this.
August 4, 2009 at 1:02 am
Heather Blakey
This is really gorgeous Jill. I think you have captured an aspect of Hestia. Beautiful work.
August 5, 2009 at 12:33 am
Karen
Beautiful and Inspiring. Thank you.\
August 8, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Sarah Joyce Bryant
She is beautiful! What a wonderful way to be greated!
August 13, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Janice Brooks
Intrigue and confidence. She is indeed a treshold sentry.
November 16, 2009 at 8:57 pm
mimilove
I love her serene expression…and that hair…LOVE IT! x:)