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I talked with an artist named Leo this week, who paints and sells her pictures at Pike Place Public Market, in Seattle. Her art work is reminiscent of Van Gogh and she sells other art she has created as well. I discovered two 8 x 10 prints which state “I love you” in red ink with red hearts decorating the pieces. All each page, she has written personal statements to the person she created this gift for. Here are examples of the statements:
“You are loving”
“I love you because you love a slow boat to china”
“You sing”
“I love you because you pretend you are a kitty-cat”
“Because you give and give”
“Because you say the moon is made of cheese.”
“I love you because you dig in the dirt”
“I love you because you secretly know how to fly”
“I love you because you fuss over your hair as if it were the crown for the Queen of England” (this is my favorite)
These are amazing and personal gifts Leo made for others and is sharing. I bought both prints. They make me think about the things I love about others in my life, things that probably should be said, yet never are.
Think of all the people you know who would appreciate being told they are loved by you and why. Tell them!
I like “I love you because you dig in the dirt.” My grandmother is a farmer, and my wife and mother like to garden. All of them find in the dirt a proximity to something creative and essential.
Thanks for the quotes. I loved them. Does she have a web site? I’d love to see the pictures.
Comment by Nat — June 10, 2007 @ 5:30 am
I finally found her business card (unpacking after vacation is not one of my finer talents): http://www.LeoneArdo.com.
Comment by Flo — June 12, 2007 @ 9:02 pm