“Eileen- Let me set the stage….Camping at a beautiful mountain lake with my pregnant wife, young girls and dogs on the day and time we were married 10 years ago. We had a meal of hard caught trout then I gave her the present. Since these words had a lot of meaning to us, there were tears all around. Very great moment for our family. Thank you for your hard work, artistry and time creating a piece that went beyond $ or a transaction. It made our lives a little better and created a new beautiful memory in my family’s life. -Thank you!!!!!!Derrick”
I created this piece for my client with the additional personalization of a pencil drawing from their wedding photo on the beach. They received both the matted original artwork and the incorporation of this artwork into my template with “These Hands Wedding Poem” along with the regular personalization with the couple’s names and wedding date.
Text: These Hands
These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love,
that hold yours on your wedding day.
These are the hands that will work along side yours as you build your future together.
These are the hands that will passionately love you and care for you throughout the years.
These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief torments your mind
and with the slightest touch, will comfort you like no other.
These are the hands that will give you strength when you struggle,
and support and encouragement to chase down your dreams.
These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children, and help keep your family together as one.
These are the hands that will, countless times, wipe the tears from your eyes,
tears of sorrow, and tears of joy.
And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled with age, will still be reaching for yours,
still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch—- a touch from these hands
Author Unknown
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The joy I feel when clients communicate their feelings about my work and how gifts were received brings such meaning to all I do and strive for as an artist. I am humbled when I think about the number of people who have personal and family keepsakes in their homes all across the United States and some pieces abroad. Many of these works will be passed down through generations. I am grateful to God for the gift He has given me and my good fortune of being able to work as a full-time artist.
