November 22, 2012

Doghouse Kingdom

I didn't get a final picture so there are a few tweaks that aren't in this photo, but this is very close to the painting I gave my brother. When he opened it, he burst out laughing, along with my sister sitting beside him. I couldn't help laughing myself at the surprise on his face at seeing his dog-babies dressed as royalty. When he hugged me, he whispered, "It's perfect." I was excited to give him a piece of my heart on canvas and then to see it connect in such a tender way; I can't describe how amazing that felt.

I've been contemplating unique ways to use art for Christmas. Do you give handmade gifts for Christmas? Any cool ideas you'd like to share?

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22 comments :

  1. JenNovember 23, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    pleased he loved it

    I LOVE your use of colour :)

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  2. sharonNovember 23, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Beautifully finished who could not love it!

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  3. AngelaNovember 23, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Nice painting. Your brother's response sounds like a great gesture of gratitude.

    One year I made fleece "No Sew" knotted blankets for my neices who are in college. I only sew a little (takes me one day to finish a 90 minute pattern :-) so the blankets are easy and fun for me.

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    1. Catherine DentonNovember 23, 2012 at 8:09 PM

      Fleece makes the best blankets! I imagine they loved them. :)

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  4. NettyNovember 23, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    wow its fabulous, fun and quirky Catherine, no wonder your brother loved it. When he looks at this painting he will always smile. Enjoy the weekend, Annette x

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  5. AnonymousNovember 23, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    this is beautiful!

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  6. aimeeNovember 23, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    so sweet!! handmade gifts for the holidays are the best! :)

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    1. Catherine DentonNovember 23, 2012 at 8:10 PM

      I agree, I love getting handmade gifts. One of my best friends bakes the best gingersnap cookies each year--yum!

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  7. JKWNovember 23, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Sometimes we hit the nail on the head with what we do. . . in tune with our family/friends. Always a a joy when that happens. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  8. AnonymousNovember 23, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    What a great gift to give your brother! Good going :)

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  9. Heather November 24, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    it's a lovely interpretation of these two characters! very sweet, Heather x

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  10. SunshineshelleNovember 24, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    So cute, it's something my mum says too, they only bark 'cause that's what they are suppose to do!

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  11. wednesdayNovember 24, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    It's great when you manage to create something that makes someone else totally happy. This is terrific.

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  12. Anne MandaNovember 24, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    So cute and fun and with happy colors! Love it!

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  13. Peaches D. LedwidgeNovember 24, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Lucky brother - having gifts made from the heart.

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  14. GigglesNovember 24, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    I know exactly how you felt, my brother did the same thing when I did a cartoon of him!! He was beyond thrilled and it sports a place on the walls of his very posh home!! Feels good when family gets us!! Love it by the way....so fun as is your winning smile!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  15. UnknownNovember 26, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Very fun painting.

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  16. Gloria j ZucaroNovember 28, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    So much fun to see your painting dedicated to your brothers dogs! So gratifying to hear how he loved it!

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