Many people have the misguided idea that being an artist is somehow glamorous and easy. I can assure you it's nothing of the sort. Even if you are remarkably talented as Deanne is, that doesn't equal success, fame, or money. If you want to be an artist there MUST be a fire in the belly, a desire to create that burns from with-in, not for money or praise or attention from the public, but simply because you must create and find it a fantastically rewarding process. I hope you too will find your passion, because in doing so, you will find your destiny.
It is my privilege to honor my mother Deanne Lemley, and her works here, and make the offering of Giclee's through Art Legacy Shop to the public for the very first time.
Very truly,
Dixie
]]>We had all kinds of business adventures as kids. In grade school we created a haunted house, which consisted of our shed in the back yard. We charged 10- cents to the neighborhood kids to pass through. I collected the money at the entrance, and inside the main attraction was the scary headless lady. We ingeniously had Lisa's body hidden with-in a big box, a small hole at the top for her exposed head. We cleverly used a tablecloth to cover any clues to our scheme. Her head rested back, face painted white, clearly the look of death. She sat ever so still, eyes closed, trying not to breath. When the kids passed by, her eyes would pop open and everybody freaked out, screaming and shouting. Except one despicable boy. He reacted by punching her in the face. She lurched out of the box in pain, surprise and vengeance. And that ended that particular enterprise. We had garage sales too. One time Lisa wanted to sale a broken camera, but our mom pointed out that, “No one wants to buy a broken camera” but Lisa, defending her potential sale said, “It’s not broken mom, they can still put the film in and watch the numbers go by.”
I cherish the memories, but I don’t look back for very long. I find great pleasure in moving forward with vision, faith and anticipate all the great adventures we’re going to have together. I am so thankful to have a sister like Lisa and so blessed to venture out with her in our very own business with our acclaimed, master painter, mother, Deanne Lemley. Thank you GOD for moms and sisters!
Dixie
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Lisa the True
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