24" x 18" Acrylic on Canvas
A thoughtful young man in the Greensboro, N. C. area commissioned this painting as a Christmas gift for his wife. Last fall he and I looked at a number of photos (via email) and decided this one best represented the loving devoted personality of their adored pet recently lost at an advanced age. She had always been a part of their married life and it was difficult letting her go.
It’s a pleasure to say this client was a joy to work with giving me helpful email feedback every step of the way! Bailey is snoozing in a sunbeam waiting for her two little boys to wake up and play. Shortly after Christmas a phone call from the recipient assured me how pleased she is and that the portrait will be a prized keepsake keeping Bailey's memory alive. That call meant so much! Better than ribbons!!
Nice Job, Rosemary! I just finished a portrait of two little Jamaican boys. Hope to deliver it to their Mama this weekend. Looks like I may have two more commissions lined up.
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Rosemary, your post gave me goosebumps. What a gorgeous painting, my friend. (At first sight, I thought your thumbnail said Bailey's Cream. Sigh...She is so precious!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious painting. One could just stay here for many minutes allowing all the nuances of this scene flow over ones emotions. Not only beautifully painted, but the composition tugs at the heartstrings. Absolutely prizewinning! I can just imagaine the emotion of the new owner when she unwrapped this gift. Rosemary, fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThis painting is beautiful Rosemary. Knowing that your client is thrilled with it has got to be a good feeling. You should be very proud of this.
ReplyDeleteLove this painting, Rosemary; Evokes a lot of warm emotions.
ReplyDeleteHey Beth, good to see you! Are you back in the snowy mountains? Hope to see the portrait on your blog! Big Congratulations on the commissions! You go Girl!
ReplyDeleteOh Sherry, you do say the nicest things! Thank you - It's just so good having you back blogging!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ruth! I have to give the client lots of credit for the composition. He really wanted those train tracks, and I agree they were just what was needed to represent the two little boys. I am told the older of the boys cried when his mother unwrapped the present. My heart is happy that they are pleased with the keepsake.
ReplyDeleteNancy and Pat - thanks so much! I really appreciate your comments! This one took a little longer than usual but the outcome made it worth it.
ReplyDeleteRosemary...this is beautiful. I love how you've captured the light.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lokelani! Glad you stopped by.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous. Bravo!
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