Tasha picking apples. Photo from the Victoria magazine archives.On February 11th, I submitted a blog entry that read, "Tasha Tudor's assemblage of artistic work is like a perpetual Valentine! How blessed that Tasha is still going strong at the age of 92!" Curiously, I have admired Tasha's body of work for decades; however, in February of this year I found myself Googling her name and pouring over whatever I could bring up. To my delight, I found some tremendous resources.
Today, I learned that Tasha Tudor passed away on June 18th, 2008. She was 93. I wasn't surprised, just sad. After my recent research, it felt like had just met with Tasha for lunch.
Today, I learned that Tasha Tudor passed away on June 18th, 2008. She was 93. I wasn't surprised, just sad. After my recent research, it felt like had just met with Tasha for lunch.
Her life and illustrations captured me, a suburban baby boomer, and insisted that the basics of life remain simple and worthwhile. She assured me and her countless fans that having a working relationship with nature is normal and nourishing. She made our imaginations dance. Yesterday's pioneers became tangible with a glance into Tasha's backyard.
Thankfully, she left behind a legacy.
Here are some links that celebrate Tasha's life:
- Jenny B of allsorts did an awesome spread on Tasha from the archives of Victoria magazine back on September 12th of 2007
- Tasha Tudor and Family website
- Tasha Tudor's Memorial Website
- Studio B Films: a film clip of Tasha
- Victoria magazine's "Remembering Tasha Tudor"
- Lynn of A Mother's Journal offers us her personal tribute
- Suzanne of Blueberry Cottage wrote "Farewell to Tasha Tudor"
- La Tea Dah of Gracious Hospitality remembers with, "Tasha Tudor, A Tribute"
9 comments:
Oh, I had not read that.
Tasha Tudor was an incredible woman - a pure spirit and an example to all of what is important in life.
I've read several nice tributes to Tash Tudor posted on blogs this weekend.
I too am behind in my blog reading. I enjoyed reading your tribute to your Dad and learning more about Long Beach.
You have a handsome nephew...congratulations to him on his graduation!
Than you for reminding us all of this lovely, gentle soul. I will visit each and every site you recommended.
Colleen
Awww! Sad! I gotta look around here...I think I recently got two of her books at a sale.
I've read on several other blogs(I'm trying to catch up) about Tash Tudor. Quite sad.
I hope you have a wonderful week.
Blessings,
Sandy :)
Oh, Lord, I didn't know. I was so happy today but this makes me sad, even tho she lived a long, lovely life.
I have many of her books.
She was such an inspiration, her never-ceasing hands to work attitude was to be admired.
Oh, how sad. I didn't know that Tasha had passed away. I used to love reading articles about her in Victoria magazine. She was a wonder.
I first learned about Tudor on others blogs. Sue of Vintage Rescue Squad was giving away a book ill. by Tudor (the Doll's house)... and I won it! I blogged about it & included a couple of photos of her drawings. I feel so lucky to have gotten her book. xoxo, Joanna
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