Linda - Contemporary Rosie
oil on canvas
20 x 24
Rosie the Riveter is a moniker for women who did traditionally male jobs during world war one and two. They worked in factories, mechanic shops and did manual labor that their male counterparts did before shipping off to war. Their efforts helping the war effort are enormous. For most of my Rosie the Riveter series I have concentrated on original Rosies and how they feel about their contribution today and re-enactments of Rosie in different 40's and 50's settings.
Continuing with my Rosie the Riveter series...this is a contemporary Rosie. Linda is a dear friend. Her story is one of perseverance. She has proven to be a formidable force and rises to any challenge. She works in a traditionally male occupation...she owns and runs the Grapevine fine art Foundry. She has overcome obstacles I cannot even imagine. I am in awe of this woman...she is a Warrior. While I usually am pretty adamant about using only my own resources for paintings, I saw this picture of her and immediately asked if I could use it. She graciously agreed...and so here she is.
Continuing with my Rosie the Riveter series...this is a contemporary Rosie. Linda is a dear friend. Her story is one of perseverance. She has proven to be a formidable force and rises to any challenge. She works in a traditionally male occupation...she owns and runs the Grapevine fine art Foundry. She has overcome obstacles I cannot even imagine. I am in awe of this woman...she is a Warrior. While I usually am pretty adamant about using only my own resources for paintings, I saw this picture of her and immediately asked if I could use it. She graciously agreed...and so here she is.
I love this, Maria, and I enjoyed visiting Linda's site! Glad to see she's working with kids too... Our future artists!
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