Laveda D. Rockford

  Beauty Before and Beyond painting by Laveda D. Rockford In honor of the Cherokee Nation, I would like to introduce you to my newest painting, Beauty Before and Beyond .  This painting is a representation of the educational history of my Cherokee ancestry. The two Sequoyah trees are in honor of Sequoyah who started developing the Cherokee syllabary in 1809, and the first Cherokee newspaper, The Cherokee Phoenix, that was published in 1828.    On the eastern side of the United States of America, the resilience of the Cherokee people could be seen through the Cherokee syllabary. Sequoyah was illiterate and uneducated according to the standards of the day. However, this brilliant man fashioned and formed the communication that was dearly needed. Though its future seemed to be doomed when they were forced to walk through fields, forests, and across the river into an area unknown to them called Oklahoma. Would they survive after the Trail of Tears ? Yes, the ninebark in...

  work in progress  small part of my new painting  painting by Laveda D. Rockford  oil on canvas The Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a wonderful plant to grow. The color of its leaves makes its crown look majestic in the morning sun. Heavy dew can cause the leaves to shine when the sun rises above them. This is another small part of my painting that I have been working on. I hope you enjoy this painting. I can’t wait to share the finished piece with you all.  oil on canvas by Laveda D. Rockford 

  Pink roses gradually fading to clear white in the light of a new day is what I am highlighting for you today. It is a small portion of my new painting. It is unfinished but I really like it so far. I would love to know what you think about it. I know that some of you are going through difficult situations and I want you to know that I am praying for all of you.  May God bless you and keep you healthy and safe. Love always, Laveda D. Rockford