16" x 20" acrylic on canvas
When we lost our mother five years ago, her faithful and adored little Peanut joined our sister's household where she continued being a sweet spoiled prissy little princess. This week Marcy had to make the painful decision to let her go at fourteen years old. It was time.
Mama was known for her beautiful quilts, so when I painted Peanut’s portrait for her it was fun placing a special quilt in the foreground. She loved this painting which has been posted before but I felt the family might enjoy seeing it on the blog again. The idea for placing Peanut on pillows came from a favorite reference book, “Paint Radiant Realism” by Sueellen Ross.
Mama was thrilled when Florida Artist Wanda Carter known for her portraits of people and pets also celebrated Peanut with a portrait in pastel and even used the image on her brochures and greeting cards!
Goodbye Peanut and thank you Marcy!
Beautiful painting, Rosemary. A great idea using the pillows and quilt. Sorry to hear about his passing, but he sure sounds like he lived a happy life. The painting says it well.
ReplyDeletePranut was such a lovely dog, and your painting is wonderful, Rosemary!
ReplyDeletePeanut sounds like an adorable dog that was much loved. It's heartwarming to see a little dog so well cared for by family in his last years. The quilts add so much to this lovely painting!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pat, Sylviane and Carol. Your comments mean a lot. This painting was fun and Peanut was very special. Mama left her in good hands with my sister, Marcy. She will be missed.
ReplyDeleteThat was a great idea to put Peanut on the pillows. Nice way to save your memories.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo. Painting this for Mama was fun and we will never forget their special bond. I appreciate your stopping by!
ReplyDeleteRosemary, I haven't been to your blog for a while since things here have just got in the way. But today, I'm spending time here and am drooling. What wonderful painting you do. I also love the stories you put with them.
ReplyDeleteSad about your Peanut; important to all in your family. Trying times, but happy memories. Your portrait of Peanut is SO touching and beautifully painted. Am not going to let so much time pass before I come back. Your work is just too gorgeous and important to let slide right on by.