Many were surprised and saddened to learn that Jeff Pinto died of pancreatic cancer recently. Jeff and his wife, Donna, whose whimsical ceramic work had become a mainstay of local garden and art shows, were the creative force behind Marriah House Studio in Sherwood, Oregon. At the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon's recent sale, "Hortlandia," Jeff's familiar work was present and signs reading "Last Show" were posted. His daughter was selling the last of his inventory. More of his work will be posted here in the future and you may recall
this post from a few years ago. We will miss chatting with the affable Mr. Pinto and the joy of seeing what new pieces his creative mind and talented hands had created. These three yellow pieces came home with me from Hortlandia and it seemed fitting to use them for today's IaVoM arrangement.
Forget-me-nots, bleeding hearts, and pansies fill the vessels.
Farewell, Jeff, and thanks for the lasting legacy of your work.
In a Vase on Monday is hosted by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden who encourages us to bring some of the outdoors inside each Monday to bring us joy throughout the week. Click
here to see what others have found to bring inside today.
Your flowers are perfect for Jeff's pieces!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute to what seems to have been a very talented man - you have really done him justice with the choice and colour of bloom in these striking yellow creations. Thanko you so much for sharing them
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely tribute to Jeff's work. His talent and personality will be missed. Your flowers work well with the pieces you bought. I picked up a few last pieces too at Hortlandia. The news of his passing made me very sad.
ReplyDeleteThe man will continue to live in the art he left behind, and he'll be on everyone's mind they are displayed. The forget-me-not is perfect in this arrangement in every possible way.
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ReplyDeleteThis is the best possible kind of tribute and I'm sure you'll think of him every time you use these pieces.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing...his work is amazing and what I love....all that whimsy and color. Your flower choices were perfect tribute to fill the pieces!
ReplyDeleteLove the forget-me-nots which suit the yellow vases perfectly and seem a fitting tribute to your friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a talent. These new pieces are wonderful. The flowers are perfect in them. Your potter friend would be proud.
ReplyDeleteThe loss of a talented artist is keenly felt. It feels like robbery of potential. Your arrangements are a beautiful tribute, Peter.
ReplyDeleteOh, so sad to hear. I have four or five of his creations. I was compelled by his creativity to buy a piece each time I visited a show where he was a vendor. I will cherish those I have.
ReplyDeleteI think he would be pleased with your pretty little arrangement.
The flowers look so lovely in their whimsical vases. What a nice tribute to someone who will be much missed in your community.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful way to honor Jeff. He lives on.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing yellow flowers in blue vases, but here the opposite is also lovely! A pretty and thoughtful tribute to the artist.
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