Momentous personal moments

Lovely portrait, Michael, and interesting and moving story.

Thanks Cesare. Many years ago I enquired about her through the Mother Superior at the Convent of Mercy in Newcastle upon Tyne. She told me Agnes had left the order and returned to ordinary life and that she often saw her in Newcastle city centre. She said she would pass my regards on to her when she saw her again.

Nice memory Michael and a good attempt from memory

Thanks Dennis.

A beautiful little portrait Michael and a lovely memory.

Thanks Carole.

What happy thoughts and a lovely portrait. May I just add a small crit. Poor sister Agnes is cut off and floating in space . Sometimes it works to just continue with the painting down to the base and just use soft brush marks in the same colour it doesn't need to have detail....

Thanks Sylvia. It does look odd, you're right. I must have been engrossed in a mystical kind of experience when I did it where thoughts of Mother Theresa (presently in the news) and Agnes came in a kind of small Catholic statuette, you know, those little plaster ones you can buy with just the head and shoulders showing. An aside, I thought yesterday when Theresa was on the news, someone will be making a fortune from those holy statues which will be made now of her in the thousands.

What a beautiful story Mick, you must have been irresistible as a child too......your portrait is sensitive and warm which probably reflects the Sister's personality.

Thanks Fiona. Yes I was. Kind like you.

A lovely tribute to someone who obviously meant a lot to you, well done Michael.

Thanks Margaret. Yes she does. If she's still alive she may see this and contact me. I would love that.

Lovely memory and great portrait. There is kindness

Thanks Gudrun. There is. I hope you find plenty.