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?
pleased he loved it
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your use of colour :)
Thanks Jen, I'm a color addict. ;)
DeleteBeautifully finished who could not love it!
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks Sharon. :)
DeleteNice painting. Your brother's response sounds like a great gesture of gratitude.
ReplyDeleteOne 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.
Fleece makes the best blankets! I imagine they loved them. :)
Deletewow 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
ReplyDeleteHe's rather fun and quirky too, so it fit. :D
Deletethis is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Laurie! :)
Deleteso sweet!! handmade gifts for the holidays are the best! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree, I love getting handmade gifts. One of my best friends bakes the best gingersnap cookies each year--yum!
DeleteSometimes 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
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift to give your brother! Good going :)
ReplyDeleteit's a lovely interpretation of these two characters! very sweet, Heather x
ReplyDeleteSo cute, it's something my mum says too, they only bark 'cause that's what they are suppose to do!
ReplyDeleteIt's great when you manage to create something that makes someone else totally happy. This is terrific.
ReplyDeleteSo cute and fun and with happy colors! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLucky brother - having gifts made from the heart.
ReplyDeleteI 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!!
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Very fun painting.
ReplyDeleteSo much fun to see your painting dedicated to your brothers dogs! So gratifying to hear how he loved it!
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