Every tube told a story, and the brushes give me a strong personal connection. Every time I use them I am aware that she held them, I am holding her hand, or is she holding mine guiding me with each brush stroke. I love these brushes, they have her fingerprints.
Maureen McNeil with her Mom
One of my clients commented that my style had changed, and I told her about my Mothers passing and acknowledged that yes, it had changed.
My artwork is my emotional fuel. As I go through this journey without her, I need to forget sometimes and just focus on painting. At times my work is silly and frivolous.
Mom would laugh and say "Oh Mo that is sheer genius". Other times it is victorious and I feel I am adapting to the "new normal". I love to talk to my Mom as I am painting, it is therapeutic, personal, it is the fuel that I need to live my life." Maureen McNeil
