Author: mimitorchia

  • Giuseppina – incredible lady

    When my grandmother, Lucy Melino Fressola died, she left each of her descendants; children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren some money. With part of mine, I took my entire family to Italy; my husband, my two young adult sons, and I. We decided that it was about time to go visit my grandmother’s home town, Sant’Agata…

  • Postmarked 2010

    Just for fun I entered a painted envelope in this fundraiser YOU CAN PLAY TOO! read on below Postmarked 2010 is an annual fundraiser forCall for Mail Art Submissions Postmarked 2010 6th Annual International Mail Art Exhibition and Silent Auction Fundraiser Exhibit: March 5-14, 2010 Requesting your original mail art for display and sale to…

  • Renin

    I count myself lucky to have friends such as Renin. When she asked for a portrait it was very hard to say no.

  • A beautiful lady

    Most of us had idealized ideas about our parents as children; my father was the strongest man in the world, my mother was the most beautiful lady. I had forgotten just how beautiful she was until I came upon this old photo. She’s wearing amazing shoes in the photo and a classy navy blue dress,…

  • a few sketches – Gage Academy 10th Annual drawing jam

    Once a year Gage Academy puts on a drawing jam. Anyone who wants to participate needs to show up with drawing supplies and there are models. This time I drew an actress and a real Arabian prince..