Very Special Valentines Day Month Tribute to the Late "TOM CROSS" Beloved Wizard Artist from Cindy and Team at Peaceful Art
Please enjoy and take this month to honor our friend Artist Tom Cross for his work of the extensive study, teachings and multiple beautiful displays of fine wizardry, magic and fairy. Tom was also well know for his work in Florida for saving the coastal lines and habitats in the area as well as a honored person for his work, the education of them.
Tom Cross has several books that are very well written with a wide display of his work still for sale. I recently bought one of his books on Wizardry and it is by far one the best books I have purchased. I enjoy waking up every morning and reading a little more and enjoying the beautiful artwork of his talent of using a wide variety of mediums, never seen before by me anyway. I study the use of his work and I can not begin to imagine the work that it took for just one piece of art.
On December 27, 2008 Tom died of Non Smoking Lung Cancer. I was told by one of his very close friends that he was very courageous in his fight. He fought this cancer for near 4 years with his loving wife Patti and daughter Amber by his side, still surviving. Because I have lost so many family members in my life, I felt it was my way to honor them all, for the courage and love with the painting that I just painted above and to do this tribute. It is very difficult to do much so early after his death and not only is February Valentines Day month a time that we honor those we love but it was Tom's Birthday Month. So it was time for me to honor him for his work and the love that he gave to our industry.
You can see Tom's work on www.tomcross-artist.com and please continue to buy his products in support of his family. They need all the support they can get. Take some time this month and familarize yourself with his years of loving dedication and tell your friends and family that we have lost a beloved artist and send them to his website.
You can see Tom's work through the years at other licensing companies for one is his plates by Bradford Exchange.
THANKS TOM FOR ALL YOUR INSPIRING WORK, DEDICATION and LOVE FOR THE EARTH from someone that has always loved magic and wizards. It was a big honor for me to be in my first book in the same gallery as your artwork this year of the Sue & Vern Miller "Funtasy" Book. I will always remember you. You have taught me things I will always hold dear by what you have done in your life.
