"Mama Never Sleeps Alone", 6x6", Acrylic/Oil

This is my sister-in-law and her babies. Many a night I saw them all tuck in like this and thought how can she sleep!!! Now of course the kids are much older and all have their own rooms, but they still often find their mom for snuggle time.

"A Day at the Beach" (Day 28, 6x6", Acrylic/Oil)

I love how the mom and daughter are hugging so close their faces are right up against eachother. I also love how the daughter has her arm around her mom.

"Day Dreaming" (Day 27, 6x6", Acrylic/Oil)

My daughter helped me name this painting and I thought it was appropriate. I love how peaceful and hopeful the daughter looks. (Not to mention beautiful.)

"A Kiss for Baby" (Day 26, 6x6", Acrylic/Oil)

It is always a journey bringing a sibling into the family!! I love how the baby is giving "kisses" and how the mom has a simple smile looking on.

"Grandma & the City" (Day 25, 6x6" Acrylic/Oil)

This is a picture of my mother-in-law and her grandmother. They would take visits to the city and during this period street photographers would take your picture. On these trips they would often visit the knitting department of a store for help with ongoing projects and after, if the grand-daughter was good, grandma would treat her to a strawberry soda.

"Single Scoop" (Day 24, 6x6", Acrylic/Oil)

My friend, Michele, found this picture and sent it to me. She and I both love the movement and sincere love it shows. It makes me happy looking at it and makes me sad for the day I won't be able to scoop up my girls anymore.

"Feet First" (Day 23, 6x6", Acrylic/Oil)

This was the daughter's first time wading into the lake. The moment gave the mother pause and she shared a portion of her journal entry from that day,"A different period of time flashed in my mind- a time when you are much older and more independent. I realized there will be a day when you will no longer need my hand in the same way. I can only pray that you know my hand is always outstretched to you."

"Mother of the Bride" (Day 22, 6x6", Acrylic/Oil)

This is a testament to how fast time goes. This mother and bride are the same two individuals from my painting, "All Dressed Up" (Day 13). I love how they are both laughing and leaning into each other.

"Hard Hats" (Day 21, 6x6", Acrylic/Oil)

I love pathways, they are very inviting and seem adventurous! The girls are wondering what is right around the corner.

"Love on the Rocks" (Day 20, 6x6", Acrylic/Oil)

My Dad chose the name for this painting, and I thought it was cute. This was taken at Folsom Lake a number of years ago by the mom's sister. They had all been hiking around they climbed on a big rock and this moment was captured. I love how close they all look and how the hands are all kind of reaching for eachother without even knowing it.

"Swing Time" (Day 19, 6x6", Acrylic/Oil)

Haven't you always wanted a porch swing?!?!?! What a great place to hang out and catch up! I love how the mom is snuggling with the one daughter while focusing on the other. They all look happy, calm and like they are just hanging out.

"She Sells Seashells" (Day 18, 6x6", Acrylic/Oil)

I love how the mom is walking and leaning a bit with the baby and looking up at her older daughter with such pleasure. I still love collecting shells at the beach and this looks like such a happy moment.

"Eskimos Kisses" (Day 17, 6x6" Acrylic/Oil)

I am a bit biased on this picture because this is my little niece and I think she is stinken cute! Aside from that, I love how both mother and daughter are so focused on the moment. I also love how their hands are touching, very loving.

The Susan G. Komen (Day 16, 6x6, Acrylic/Oil)

After the Race (Day 16, 6x6, Acrylic/Oil)

This picture was taken after the 3 day, 60 mile Susan G. Komen walk. The mother was surprised by her family at the finish line and was overcome with emotion.

I love how the mother scoops the daughter's hair as she pulls her close for a kiss. I also love how the daughter is happy and doesn't exactly know what to do with her hands. It was a beautiful, honest moment.

"Castles in the Sand" (Day 15, 6x6, Acrylic/Oil)

This mom was at the park with her two daughters and her little son. They looked so cute together in the sandbox. Also, the mom didn't just dig in with her daughter, she first asked if she could help, very respectful of her daughter's independence.

"Something's Brewing" (Day 14, 6x6", Acrylic/Oil)

I love how the daughters at the height of her incoming, growing, brewing, sibling. She looks so little and ready to be a big sister. I also love the mom's tummy, so round and tight.

"All Dressed Up" (Day 13, 6x6", Acrylic/Oil)

This painting was very challenging. It is of my friend Sandy and her mom and was from a picture about two inches big! I just loved it though, I loved how cute my grownup friend was and how excited she looked. I also loved the formality of dress for her mother, the gloves, the hat the shoes, fabulous!

Also, I have been unifiying the overall mother daughter theme by including flowers somewhere in every painting. Sometimes in the hair, or on bushes or in the hand.

"Emerging Beauty" (Day 12, 6x6", Acrylic/Oil)

I saw this mother and daughter at Target. They graciously let me take their picture. I loved how shy the daughter looked, she is almost hiding in her hair. She doesn't know how beautiful she is becoming, just like her mother.

Also, I accidently deleted a message about a painting. (Sorry.) Feel free to contact me with any questions at art@christinafloy.com or through my website www.christinafloy.com. Thanks for everyones support and kinds words. That is very much appreciated and helpful!!!

"A Kiss and then a Hairclip" (Day 11)

I love this picture, how the mom is snuggling so close. I couldn't resist the name I chose, the daughters hair is just so cute and challenging to paint.

"Our Shadows & Us

I loved how the shadows hit the school wall and I wanted to play with that. I also love how the mom and daughter's hands were so naturally touching without any thought.

"An Afternoon in the Park" (Day Nine)

In the actual picture I took, the mom's face was completely in the shadows. I tried to keep that feeling with giving her a little light. I loved how the sun was on the daughters face and the side of the mom's hand as she cups her daughters cheek.

"I Did It!" (Day Eight)

I had so much fun painting this picture of my daughter. She just looks so happy and confident! She chose the name for this painting which is "I Did It!" Whatever it is, she does look like she did it.

"A Kiss From Mommy" (Day Seven)

This is my friend Roberta and her daughter. I love how close they look and how it almost looks like she is telling her daughter a secret.

Backpacks & Lunchboxes (Day Six)

This is a picture of my good friend Tracy and her daughters. Tracy was taking the girls to school and she stopped to let me take this picture. I love how mom and one daughter are in stride together and the other daughter turns to say something......I also loved how the light was in the morning, and how the light hit their hair.

"Big Shoes to Fill" (Day Five)

This painting was so fun to paint!

"Sometimes They Are Angels" (Day Four)

I want to say a special thanks to all the moms who have been so gracious as to send me photos or who have stopped and let me take their picture as they are running around!!! No vanity here and I really appreciate it!

On this painting, I tried to focus on how sweet our daughters look when they don't know they are being watched.

Bathtime (Day Three)