I was so happy and proud to get this photo of my portrait of Addie in its new home. It is now installed in the Johns household of Dallas, Texas (where I grew up and where most of my family still lives). The canvas is almost 2 inches deep with edges painted a lacquered brownish red but that doesn't show in this photo. Anyway I think it blends very nicely with the setting, and it inspires me to do all the animal portraits I can. I love the idea of making more people happy with permanent memories of their beloved pets. So, that's a goal -- more practice in that direction. I think I'll see if I can find a photo of our yellow tabby cat Henry we had when the girls were little... he was like a dog, and that's a high compliment from me.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Addie In Her New Home
I was so happy and proud to get this photo of my portrait of Addie in its new home. It is now installed in the Johns household of Dallas, Texas (where I grew up and where most of my family still lives). The canvas is almost 2 inches deep with edges painted a lacquered brownish red but that doesn't show in this photo. Anyway I think it blends very nicely with the setting, and it inspires me to do all the animal portraits I can. I love the idea of making more people happy with permanent memories of their beloved pets. So, that's a goal -- more practice in that direction. I think I'll see if I can find a photo of our yellow tabby cat Henry we had when the girls were little... he was like a dog, and that's a high compliment from me.
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It looks absolutely stunning, you must be very proud!
Wow, Camille, Addie looks so GREAT in its new home! I can't wait to see more of your pet portraits - sounds like a wonderful endeavor.
Camille, I love seeing how families enjoy their art, thank you for showing us this installation...beautiful! Hmmm, I think I see a few blank walls in your friend's home, perhaps we'll see more of your work!
Krista, I truly am just thrilled! Thanks.
Edward and Angela, believe me, seeing wonderful animal portaits like you two have done is very inspiring to me. It's just such a win-win arrangement for all involved, painting animals! (well, I don't know about the animal itself, but...) :) Thank you guys.
Cute, cute, cute!
Thanks, Starbird - fellow animal lover!
Camille, it's a great thing when a 'portrait', whether of a person or an animal, is also a great painting. Congratulations! The Johns must be absolutely thrilled!
Thank you so much, Kelley! And I wanted to tell you on your new blog just now that your painting with the umbrella and starfish just mesmerized me. Beauuutiful! I loved the little red shadow touch and the whole palette... Wonderful. Thanks for the feedback and great to see you here :)
Camille, this is a painting I love, and does it ever fit beautifully in this great looking house. It looks even better in this setting where you get a better sense of it's size.
Painting of this beautiful dog.
Congratulations!
A kiss .
Fits in quite nicely. It brightens the room.
Thanks, Loli! It was the most adorable dog in the photo -- the hair was a big mess and it looked all wistful. Too cute.
Vern and Donna, if I had known how sophistocated and tailored the decorating was here (I hadn't been there or seen it yet) in this house, I might have toned down the mannered-ness of my painting. But I think all in all it does okay here! I love that bowl of green apples with it, and the outdoors too - it's all happy together I'd say. :) Thanks for your comments, glad you like it.
Addie looks just perfect hanging where it does. You did a marvelous job on this one. Can't wait to see more of those pet paintings.
Thanks so much, Gary! As soon as I have one done I'll post it.
Nice to see your work in such a beautiful house. Greetings!
I love seeing where your piece is hanging. You might have painted it differently if you'd known what the house was like beforehand. It's better not to have known.
That is one of the best "pet portraits" I have ever seen. What a beautiful location for such a nice work.
Celeste, that is a huge compliment, thank you!
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