MARIA KAYE'S

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MAY 2025 NEWSLETTER

Dear Friends

Mellow May has gently surrendered to a new month. Mornings were cool, days were mild, and Mothers were celebrated. Soon we’ll “hear old winter’s song” with the tantalizing promise of open fires, hot soup and fluffy slippers.

Word of the Month

"Tantalizing"

Tempting or teasing with the sight or promise of something not yet obtainable. Exciting one's senses or desires. Tantalizing things are very appealing

"I hope this newsletter’s offering is tantalizing and tempts you to visit my studio on 21 and 22 June 2025."

Tantalizing Sneak-Peek

Here is a sneak-peek of a section of my rather large painting-in-progress for my Open Studio Exhibition in June. It’s called “Penny Gum Blue” (58cm x 77cm Daniel Smith watercolour on 600 gsm Arches Watercolour paper, embossed logo and deckled edges).

Joining me at the Open Studio on 21 and 22 June is Angelique Fink who specialises in dreamy, ethereal, spiritual paintings.

Tantalizing the Tastebuds

Tantalizing aromas can really get the tastebuds dancing in anticipation, and there’s nothing quite like the aroma of Grant’s hot, freshly baked ciabatta bread! Soup and slices of crispy bread will be available at the Open Studio Weekend on 21 and 22 June. You can also purchase a loaf to take home.

Winner

Congratulations to Ernie on winning my A2 size watercolour painting of an Autumn Landscape. I hope it fills your home with joy. The answer to the competition question was “flowers grow in the valley”.

August Workshop

I’m excited to announce that the 2 August Winter in the City Workshop is already fully booked!!! If you missed out on this one, there are still 2 Workshops for 2025, which will be held in September. You can view photos of previous Workshops on the PHOTOS page.

May Birthdays

Giving a little love to Kim, Belinda, Marisa, Jenny K, Sunet, Margaret, Deliana, Marché, Stephen, Steve, Mandy, Cassandra, Elsbé (70th! Congrats!), Sandy, Natalie, Zexta, Tony, Carin and Chantelle. Let’s lend somebody a hand and make this world a little better.

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A Tribute to Mothers
By Margaret Wrigley

Before I was even born you loved me, talked to me, made sure that you were eating the foods that would make me healthy, like spinach, even if you didn’t like it. I took over your body, making you uncomfortable and you were fine with that.

Then I was born and I took over your life!!! Sleepless nights were only part of it.

Yours was the first face I knew. The first smell I recognised. I felt secure in your love, a love that has never failed. You were my first teacher. From you I learnt about love, life and people. You were my comfort and my security.

Then I moved into my teenage years and you had the wisdom to gradually step back. You were always there but you gave me space, within a framework, to make my own decisions, to make my own mistakes and learn about consequences. I was often rude. I challenged rules, boundaries and curfews and you kept on pushing me back onto the right path. That’s when I understood unconditional love.

I finished school, went to varsity, got a job and moved into adult life. I phoned you once a week, except when I was feeling down, was very hungry or needed money and then a bit more often. You were always there for me.

I got married and you welcomed my choice with open arms. You were always there for us.

We have children now. You are a grandmother now as well as a mother, loving, caring, always there for us.

Thank you, Mom, for a lifetime of unconditional love and wisdom. I love you.

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