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Boots and His Mama, A Gratitude Painting


"Boots and His Mama," from The Gratitude Series, 8" square, portrait of a baby goat and his mama, done in Golden Open Acrylics on an Ampersand gessobord. Proceeds from Boot's portrait will be donated to the Boots Fund (read below).

This painting can be yours - and in hand for Father's Day gift giving if you act quickly - for $399. Inquiries may come to me.

Boots was born this winter at the barn where my friend boards her horse. A precocious little guy from the day one, he quickly earned the hearts of all who met him.

He was destined to be a meat goat, just like all the other little boy goats born on this farm. My friend couldn't stand such an ending for this little big personality, and she rallied on his behalf, raising the money to rescue and rehome him.

Boots has been neutered and will be heading to his forever home next week.

I love happy endings.

Thanks for looking at - and sharing - my artwork with your friends and family,
Kim

PS You can see the earlier version of Boots' painting here.
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  1. martinealison10:13 PM

    Une fin qui me plaît beaucoup ... Un tableau qui me ravit tout autant...
    Gros bisous.

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  2. Kimberly Kelly Santini9:26 PM

    Merci, Martine!

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