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They walked up to my booth and I smiled and said hello. They just kept smiling, quietly. It took me a minute to fully recognize her. Then I looked at him. Then I ran into their embrace…a three way bear hug of friends long lost. So much joy! I mean what could be better than to hear someone say “I’ve been looking for you for so long!” Meet Anne. She hired me when I was 19 or 20 years old and taking a college break. Such a good and kind soul…she came to my graduation and the last time I saw her was at my wedding. And she found me, thanks to google, and she and Chris planned this sneaky surprise visit to the show I was in. And I was thrilled when she purchased this painting. Perfect!
I also lost a high school classmate to cancer just the day before. And I was able to embrace Liz, a grieving friend and classmate who came by the show too not even an hour before this reunion with Anne. Actually got to introduce them. Two special people with big loving hearts. And all of this has me thinking about heaven…How I wish I could tell mom about this day. How wonderful it will feel to see those we’ve been missing and looking for again!
When I first shared this story on instagram there was no way I could have known this was the last time I would see Liz. She passed away suddenly not too long after. She and I did not take a picture together that day sadly. But I can tell you one thing for certain! She told me she loved me. She always did. It was something so “her”. She would never end a phone call or text without being absolutely sure you KNEW that.
This makes this memory even more meaningful. And even more reminiscent of heaven than it was before.
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"It is sooooooo real. It appeals to my southern side. Details, depth, subject matter colors"
"Every piece shows your awe and respect for creation."
"A deep gaze into the wonder of simple moments. An attention to detail that says - every petal on a flower and every speckle on an egg - it all matters."
"Amy Crews paints the way the South feels."
"People seek peace - you produce it."
"In Amy's work, I see a sense of wonder that has been gifted to her. She paints in a way that helps and enables me to see intricate details of creation as I've never seen them before. I honestly think that her paintings have caused me to take more time to stop and look deeply into bits of nature that surround me daily. Her art has enriched my own sense of wonder."
"While the Governor's Mansion serves as the People's House, it also becomes home to Alabama's first families. The 'Alabama Nest' features various state symbols, together symbolizing home in the private dining room. Thank you Amy for your generosity, creativity and service to Alabama!"
"Being a nature lover and gardener, I was immediately drawn to Amy's paintings. The first painting I purchased was a nest containing four eggs with a butterfly perched on the side of the next. I have since purchased several more, but that one is my favorite. To me, her paintings evoke a sense of serenity—something we could all use more of in our busy lives."
"One of our favorite artists in all of Alabama is Amy. We love her realistic representations and dramatic use of shadowing. But more than that we just love Amy. She's always so warm and welcoming when we see her at local shows. Come out to her next show and purchase an original Amy Crews. You will not regret."
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