116: What Artists Saw in Mothers (That We Often Miss): Encouragement for Moms & Art Appreciation for Homeschoolers
Episode Description
Have you ever felt like motherhood is made up of ordinary moments that no one really sees?
In this episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, Gena Mayo invites homeschool moms to slow down and look at motherhood through the eyes of artists. For centuries, artists have captured mothers in quiet, everyday moments—holding babies, guiding children, offering affection, and faithfully showing up in the middle of ordinary life.
You’ll hear about paintings by Lily Martin Spencer, Mary Cassatt, Renoir, Marguerite Gérard, and more, and discover how these works of art help us notice the beauty, dignity, and meaning in the daily work of motherhood.
This episode is perfect for homeschool moms who need encouragement, a fresh perspective, and a simple way to include art appreciation in their homeschool. Gena also shares an easy idea for looking at motherhood-themed fine art with your children and points you to her The Joy of Motherhood and Mother and Child Fine Art Pages for a gentle, no-prep art appreciation experience.
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