(c) Art By ASM 2007 This painting is actually a folky representation of a photo of my mother taken when she was 18. I don't have the original photo with me, but when I do I will post it with this painting. "Mamma Mia" of course means "My Mom" or used as a slang when you are shocked or amazed.... Sometimes when I am calling for my mother, I say to her: MAMMA MIA!!!!!! I call my father "PAPPA MIA!" The 5 roses in the hand is a representation of my mother's grandchildren.... My brother's 2 sons: Antonio Vito (JR) Nickname: T.J. (he passed on when he was 4 from a deteriating illness since prebirth. Christian Thomas My sister's kids: Alyssa Rose Anthony Joseph And My Daughter: Sofia Maria So this is an ode to my Mamma! Her name is Maria....The best Mamma ever! Te Amo MAMMA!