This weeks challenge at Gothic Arches
is to create an arch using the theme history. It can be personal or the broader term of history.
I select to combine the two. I am of relation to Henry Ford the automobile maker and decided to make a piece paying tribute to the Ford Family. I used photos of Henry, my great-great grandfather (another Henry) and my Grandfather and Mother (Orla and Betty Ford) – all with cars and the lower photo on the left was taken on the farm.
The Ford’s were a farming family. Their farming homesteads took up most of what is now Detroit/Redford area. We are a “car” family – not only because of everyone working for the company – but my Dad (who was of no relation) was a design engineer for Ford Motor Company for 36 years. He has now been laid to rest in the quaint Ford Family cemetery. I am headed there today to pay respect to my Dad, and Henry’s grave will be nearby as well as all my grandparents, great-grandparents and great-great Grandparents.
O O O This is very very
beautiful!!!!!
Oh Nancy what a brilliant creation. Love the details. Stunning work.
Wow! Wonderful!
This is absolutelty beautiful!! Stunning Arch!
This is SO stunning Nancy, but then again, History is something that is written all over you!!
Beautiful…
Peace to you and your mother as you visit your father…..
You did an amazing job with this arch!
OOOH, this is amazing!!! Fantastic job on the theme!!!!
How interesting to learn about your family history — didn't know you were related to the Fords. Love what you did with your arch, it's just wonderfully detailed. Love when art and history come together like this.
A beautiful arch, I love it
!!
Beautiful arch!
This is AMAZING!
Your arch looks really wonderful, love all the details.
What a wonderful way to celebrate your rich family history – thanks for sharing.
Ros
oh Nancy!! really great arch!!
Nancy….my goodness…you are a descendant of the Ford family!! I just love all of the storytelling that is accompanying the artwork this week. This is a stunning piece in every way. A lot of emotion behind it….
What a gorgeous arch again Nancy! So much to see. Love the story that goes with it!
Nancy, the arches are fantastic. I love that you used it as a tribute! Your a great artist and story teller.
every time i read you ,or spot you somewhere/
family is such a big part of your heart and inspiration.
I thinks it's so great ~~~
stopped by to say 'hey'…
working on a delivery for the shop
xo
~CGS
What a great family history! Thanks so much for sharing this with us!
What a wonderful tribute to your ancestors, Nancy!
I hope your day went well.
Judy NZ
really wonderful!
WOW another on motor cars…. AWESOME to be able to use family history!!!!!!! WOW love your arches!
Nancy, I love reading your blog as much as I love looking at your gorgeous artwork! And I love the wonderful diptych of the Fords – – your family – – that you made! A wonderful arch!
great arch, really
Beatiful work!
Its fabulous.
Very very nice ATC.
I love it.
You are the soul of LEGACY magazine. You do this so well. Love, love this piece!
Nancy this is such incredible work. I love everything about it.
Debby
What a beautiful arch and thanks for sharing your family background. It's fascinating!
Nancy this is the MOST DEVINE arch I have EVER, EVER, EVER Seen!
Wonderful Tribute!
Bless You today as you visit those you've loved xxx
Brilliant! Loved reading the family history.
Gorgeous double arch and a fabulous story to go with it. I love this history theme.
Hi Nancy! These are really cool — Love them! :)
I nominated you for the YOU MAKE MY DAY award — I see you got more than one!! ;)
stunning work
The arches are fabulous, but reading a piece of your family's history was priceless — very interesting. Thanks for the story and the arches!
Funny, cars are at the bottom of my interest list, but the way that you put your arch together, I love love love it, including all of the images! Gorgeous work!
Nancy your arches are soooo beautiful!! You have such talent for vintage creations and I just LOVE them. You are soooo clever.
Nancy, this is incredible. What a wonderful tribute to your family history.
Nancy, this is wonderful! Truly wonderful. I just love reading about your family history behind it. I admire you, your family and history AND your talent more than you know!
Jennifer :)
This double arch is too cool. Love the photos.
this is a great tribute, i used to live in detroit in the 60's and it brought back memories of the clark street plant, clsoe to where i used to live
What a fascinating family connection! Love this piece Nancy, it's full of great images and references, I like the balance of it overall :)
Wonderful work. I especially love all the history in your description.