Mothers

On the second Sunday in May every year those of us who live Down Under officially celebrate Mother's Day.

You can read about the history of Mother's Day by clicking here and also see a list of the dates when the different countries around the world celebrate mothers.

And for a short explanation of how Mother's day came into being please read a past post from the AnArt4Life blog as given below in the bookmark link.

Happy Mother’s Day in recognition of Anna Marie Jarvis, Julia Ward Howe & Janet Heyden
It’s Mother’s Day here in Australia and in the USA and we celebrate all women who have made and continue to make our lives so rich and fulfilled. Meet the three women who helped recognise the role played by women.

My mother didn't believe in Mother's Day ... teaching us to appreciate and treasure mothers throughout the year and to give them surprise treats like the time I took my mother to China when she was nearly 83 years old - way back in 1990!

Today, as I reflect on my remarkable mother I realise that I have paid homage to mothers endlessly in my paintings.

I have them doing the washing.....

Mowing the lawn...

Man the Gardener by Anne Newman ©

Chatting....

Tom and Friends by Anne Newman ©

Working.... especially those mothers who work at night....

Night Developments by Anne Newman ©

and socialising with family gathered around to enjoy a musical night...

Family Musical Night by Anne Newman ©

...and hopefully always being respected as the head of table even at an Aussie BBQ where "mother" must be served tea in her Royal Albert cup and sherry in a crystal glass ...

Brunswick Barbecue by Anne Newman ©

There is no doubt ... we love our Mums in all their shapes and forms ...

Thank you for all you have done and continue to do to make our worlds as good as you can....