Comment from AHRowell
Oh, what a beautiful tribute to you friends. This is a very sad disease and it's so hard to watch someone you love fade away. Color harmony is very nice and soothing. Nice shading and highlighting. A beautiful and very touching piece.

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2018

Thank you, Amy. Yes it is heartbreaking and very stressful.

Comment from GaliaG
I can decide if this means to show sadness, being trouble by the world or just not knowing what to do, in any case I love it very much

excellent creativity and imagination

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2018

Thank you. It is to depict the fractured memories of people with dementia. The sad expressions are symbolic of how sad they and their caretakers feel.

Comment from Linda Engel
I totally love and respect your concept. I have a few friends in the same condition. My other had a stroke and was left side paralyzed. We kept her here at my house in a hospital bed and cared for her for four and half years. Her dementia was frustrating to deal with at first and then sad as her time came to an end.
Your art work illustrates the situation in reality. terms. I always feel for the caretakers . Excellent work.

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2018

Thank you for your kind response.

Comment from With Grace
My father had this dreadful disease so I understand the title and the sadness you portray. The three faces all portray how awful this is. Good use of color, detail, a very heartfelt pastel. Susan

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2018

Thank you. I am sorry you experienced this.

Comment from alaskapat
First of all, I am so very sorry about your two friends, I also have a very dear friend who is in the finale stages of Alzheimers . In this work you show the delicate egg shaped faces with the fractured surfaces and the very sad expressions on each one, the muted color tones work so well in this piece to covey the sad mood . This is very well thought out and very well accomplished !

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2018

Thank you so much. It is a terrible disease.

Comment from dalebraatz
A very interesting looking portraits that put makeup on to think and it dryer and created in the sun, love the colors and details and depth, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2018

Thank you so much.

reply by dalebraatz on 09-Apr-2018

Your welcome

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
A touching story indeed! A strong telling visual! Impressive pastel rendition.Good compositional style. Great overall impact! Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2018

So happy you liked it. Thank you very much.

Comment from DawnIrene
I first want to say what a won9piece of art this is. Very creative and great detail! I can read your story and look at this with better understanding of thoughts and feelings of those who endure this everyday. You have captured the heart and souls pain and love in this piece. Fantastic work!!

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2018

Thank you so much for your stellar review.

reply by DawnIrene on 09-Apr-2018

My pleasure!

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
It's the worse disease when you can't even remember the name of the very person who takes care of you...
Not even your sons & daughters want to attend to your needs.
I can relate as I have an aunt who's suffering from a right sides stroke plus dementia!
Thank God, the caretaker is very patient & persevering person!

Muted earth tones matched the mood of the moment...

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2018

Thank you so much. It is hard to watch.

Comment from UVS7 prime
This is a nice piece. It is emotional. My first thought... 3 Humpty Dumpties. Love the sandy pastel look. The sadness is seen. I hate to hear that about your friends. Your concern shows in your art expression. Good art. Enjoy your day.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2018

Thank you so much for your encouraging words.

reply by UVS7 prime on 08-Apr-2018