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Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{Heritage Arch}

March 25, 2008


This weeks theme at Gothic Arch Challenge is to create an arch using “heritage” as your theme. I decided to use this photo of my Grandparents – Peter and Jeannie Maxwell with my Aunt Greta and Uncle James. It was taken right before they left their homeland of Scotland and came to America to settle. My Dad and his brother Jack were born in America a few years later.

My grandfather was a 7th generation coal miner. He came to America settling his family in Terre Haute, Indiana. He mined coal in Indiana and also for a time in Colorado (leaving his family there)…a few years after my Dad was born they moved to Detroit, Michigan. Grandpa eventually worked on the assembly line for Ford Motor Company. Grandma had a job sorting seeds for Ferry-Morse Seed Company.

My Grandfather died shortly after my 4th birthday (I was born on his 70th) and I remember him being a kind and gentle man. He was also a poet. My grandparents were proud to become American’s, but also very proud of their Scottish heritage.

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I am a dabbler. I love to create using all sorts of mediums...pattern papers, stamping, fabric, assemblage, collage, altered art, a never ending smattering of whatever strikes my fancy in whimsical moments. I find creating allows my soul to be fulfilled and love to spend hours in the studio.

Comments

  1. Debby

    March 25, 2008 at 4:39 pm

    Nancy, this is so beautiful. I love everything about your arch and it was nice to read about your heritage.
    Debby

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  2. Nancy

    March 25, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    Very pretty arch Nancy – liked reading your history also.

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  3. Maryanne

    March 25, 2008 at 5:21 pm

    how special… liked it.

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  4. Kim H.

    March 25, 2008 at 5:49 pm

    WOW what a gorgeous arch! I love all the family history! I do not know any of my family history!

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  5. Judy

    March 25, 2008 at 6:16 pm

    Beautiful 'Heritage' arch, Nancy!
    Thanks for sharing your story and another thank you for leaving lovely comments on my blog.
    JudyNZ

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  6. Louise (KardKrazy)

    March 25, 2008 at 6:25 pm

    Glad to see you found time to create! This theme is obviously right up your alley, what you do best. Love the photograph and all the elements surrounding it!

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  7. Patti

    March 25, 2008 at 6:46 pm

    Nancy
    This arch is simply unique. Using your grandparents is just so lovely! I sure enjoy your blog and all of your art!
    You are another one of my inspirations.
    Patti

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  8. Sandy

    March 25, 2008 at 10:14 pm

    Wow Nancy this is a brilliant arch. Very special.

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  9. Janny

    March 25, 2008 at 11:41 pm

    It's beautiful Nancy and nice to read the story behind the picture.

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  10. Femmy

    March 26, 2008 at 1:18 am

    really beautiful arch!!! love the crowns!!

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  11. dutchstamptramp

    March 26, 2008 at 1:37 am

    What an absolutely stunning arch again. You added so many great details. Just love it!

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  12. Willy

    March 26, 2008 at 2:24 am

    Nancy, your arch is fantastic!

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  13. Audrey

    March 26, 2008 at 3:48 am

    Beautiful! Like the Family picture!

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  14. Rein

    March 26, 2008 at 4:36 am

    Beautiful arch Nancy!

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  15. Sylvie :)

    March 26, 2008 at 5:02 am

    Beautiful arch Nancy !

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  16. Jacqueline

    March 26, 2008 at 7:16 am

    This is so lovely, I bet you have loads of photos of your heritage!

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  17. herminesplace

    March 26, 2008 at 7:27 am

    Its gorgeous and what a beautiful photo.

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  18. tchou

    March 26, 2008 at 7:51 am

    great and beautiful arch nancy!! i love your family history!! you know so much things about your family and you have photos!! taht's wonderful !

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  19. Beverly

    March 26, 2008 at 8:25 am

    Nancy, another wonderful creation and display of your incredible talent.

    I especially love when your pieces are accompanied by your family story.

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  20. Wanda H

    March 26, 2008 at 11:01 am

    Wonderful arch!!!

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  21. friedaquilter

    March 26, 2008 at 11:49 am

    Stunning arch and I love the tartan background too. Thanks for sharing your family's history with us!!

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  22. Deborah March

    March 26, 2008 at 7:13 pm

    Lovely Nancy.

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  23. Linda M

    March 27, 2008 at 5:32 am

    I like how you are always able to incorporate your lovely family photos. This one is esp nice! I've got to try this different arch shape, too. I really like it.

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  24. Karen Owen

    March 27, 2008 at 7:11 am

    Gorgeous arch and thanks for sharing your family history. (Poetry runs in the blood of Scots! It's in my family too.) Great job, Nancy.

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  25. filetta

    March 27, 2008 at 10:47 am

    it's a wonderful tribute of your family ! very beautiful arch !

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  26. carylsrealm

    March 27, 2008 at 5:20 pm

    I'm not sure if my comment went thru (glitch?) But this is a wonderful tribute!

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  27. Lisa Renéa

    March 27, 2008 at 5:30 pm

    Nancy, as always your arches here are fantastic and beautiful! I just wanted to pop over and see how you and the family (how's Andrew?) are doing? thinking of you!

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  28. Jann

    March 27, 2008 at 5:35 pm

    Hi–just checking in as I like to see what you've created lately–I just love your artwork! I continue to keep your son in my prayers. Take care . . . Jann

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  29. Eva

    March 27, 2008 at 10:54 pm

    Your arch is lovely and I loved to read your story. Thank you.

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  30. Laura

    March 28, 2008 at 11:55 pm

    What a creative and precious way to honor your family heritage. You'll have to pass this artwork on the the next generations!
    Creatively Yours, Laura

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  31. audrey h.

    March 29, 2008 at 7:26 pm

    Nancy…this arch is gorgeous and thanks for sharing the stories about your family and ancestors. They are so interesting to read.

    Hope you are having a wonderful weekend :)

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  32. Sarah

    April 4, 2008 at 12:11 am

    Gorgeous Arch Nancy. Hope you are keeeping well. hugs sarah xx

    Reply

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