My Mom

[RamFan503]

Just going to do a little bragging.

My mom just got nominated to the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame.

She is an amazing woman and Western Artist http://velmillerart.com/about and also a great mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She has had shows in Italy, China, US Embassies, and throughout the US.

She sculpted the trophy for the Tail Hooker of the Year award the Navy gives out to the best .... well..... aircraft carrier "hooker". (Pretty sure that's the guy with the flags).

Shortly after the hostages were released in Iran, one of the hostages sent her a letter letting her know that her artwork in the Western Horseman Magazine was his reminder of home and was what kept him going during the harrowing ordeal. They still keep in touch.

So wish her luck. She should hear back soon if she made it in. She's in her 80s now and took two weeks to gather together all the info and materials for them. Now she is preparing for her next art show. Hardest working woman I know.

 

[Dodgersrf]

That's really exciting.
She's blessed to be recognized for doing something she loves.

One things for certain. An Artist i am not. Even my penmanship is poor.

 

[Farr Be It]

Wow Stu! Thanks for sharing. Your mom is a great woman. I've seen some of her amazing work. Thanks for sharing this with your Ramily. :cheers:

 

[Selassie I]

I hope she wins!!! That is really cool.

Your Dad is such an impressive guy (I really enjoyed spending time with him)... I can only imagine how wonderful your Mom must be.

Her artwork is badass. I'm sending her all the good luck vibes that I can.

 

[VegasRam]

Very cool Stu. Thinking positive.

 

[Pancake]

That's really cool. Best of luck to your mother.

 

[Memento]

Best of luck to your mother, @RamFan503 !

 

[Ramhusker]

Cool stuff man! Tell her we are proud of her for not only being, evidently, a good artist, but a heck of a woman for keeping you and your dad straight! Tell your pops I said hi!

 

[LesBaker]

WOW.

Good luck to her I hope she gets it!!!!

 

[Mackeyser]

Just going to do a little bragging.

My mom just got nominated to the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame.

She is an amazing woman and Western Artist http://velmillerart.com/about and also a great mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She has had shows in Italy, China, US Embassies, and throughout the US.

She sculpted the trophy for the Tail Hooker of the Year award the Navy gives out to the best .... well..... aircraft carrier "hooker". (Pretty sure that's the guy with the flags).

Shortly after the hostages were released in Iran, one of the hostages sent her a letter letting her know that her artwork in the Western Horseman Magazine was his reminder of home and was what kept him going during the harrowing ordeal. They still keep in touch.

So wish her luck. She should hear back soon if she made it in. She's in her 80s now and took two weeks to gather together all the info and materials for them. Now she is preparing for her next art show. Hardest working woman I know.

The Tail Hooker of the Year award goes to a member of the Tailhook Association, which are those Naval Aviators, both Navy and Marine who are Carrier based.

Essentially, it goes to Carrier based pilots or those who lead Carrier based pilots (hence some Vice Admirals getting the award even though there are certainly no Vice Admirals running sorties off of any carrier).

And grats to your mom! Her art is amazing. Wish I could afford her Native American piece, My Little Dove. That one really stood out to me!

 

[RhodyRams]

Congrats and Good Luck Mrs. Miller !!

 

[bnw]

Best of luck to your mom!