Parker, A Painted Sketch

"Parker," commissioned painted sketch of a most gorgeous and wonderful shepherd. The image is approximately 4" x 5" and roughly centered on an 10" x 8" piece of multimedia artists' board.

Now Parker is Evey's sister. Like most shepherds, she has a lot to say all of the time. Which might be how Evie learned to speak her mind, now that I think about it......

In progress pics of both Evey and Parker's portraits are onthe studio Facebook page. They both were completed yesterday, so you may have to scroll through some updates to find them.

Thanks, as always, for looking at and sharing my artwork,

Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

PS I anticipate being booked through the holidays by the end of this weekend. If you are considering a portrait, please speak up now so that I can squeeze you in now or place your project on a cancellation wait list. And don't fret - all's not lost - I also do gift certificates, which are a wonderful way to get the recipient involved in the painting project.

Warning - Mom Brag

My eldest son, affectionally known as The Man Child, is a gifted musician, planning to pursue a career as a symphonic percussionist. He currently plays marimba in the Lake Orion High School Marching Band.

If you are local, next Tuesday evening the band will play their 2011 show, "Femme Fatale" at the Lake Orion High School Football Field at 6:30. The event is free and open to the public and a great opportunity for students and families to see first hand what an extraordinary music program we have in Lake Orion schools.

The band would love to see - and hear - your support!

Tomorrow they perform in the State Championships, and next weekend they are travelling to the Grand Nationals.

Let's go Dragon's!!

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