![Art: Never Forgotten, Dearly Loved by Artist Erika Nelson](https://art.ebsqart.com/Art/Figures-and-Portraits/oil-on-canvas/561371/650/650/Never-Forgotten-Dearly-Loved.jpg)
This was a portrait commission by a loving grandmother because her love burns as strongly for her dear grandbaby who lived for only six hours. I was so very touched by her gesture, especially because they lost her 5 years previous to my encounter with her.
The reference I worked from was a combination of about 9 photos in order to create a garden scene in spring with her mother's hands holding her up in the foreground. A morning scene as if the heavens are smiling down on her and maybe welcoming her.
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