The Mother Gardener

“My Mother kept a garden.

a garden of the heart, She planted all the good things that gave my life its start.

She turned me to the sunshine and encouraged me to dream, Fostering and nurturing the seeds of self-esteem.

And when the winds and rain came, she protected me enough-But not too much because she knew I'd need to stand up strong and laugh.

Her constant good example always taught me right from wrong-Markers for my pathway that will last a lifetime long.

I am my Mother's garden. I am her legacy-And I hope she feels the love reflected back from me.”
Author unknown

Reproduced from the artist’s original artwork of Oil on Board.

Emily Shay is a contemporary artist whose work bridges timeless, classical techniques with
modern, abstract expression, helping to make sense of what is worth remembering. Known for her soft, neutral palette and elevated organic aesthetic, Emily’s art offers a sanctuary of hope, healing, and faith. Each painting is a subtle symbolic statement—an invitation to feel, reveal, and heal—reminding viewers of the enduring beauty found even in life’s chaos. Rooted in her own lived experience as a single mother, her work channels vulnerability into strength, crafting emotive visual stories that gently guide us back to wonder, connection, and the divine.

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