"Teddy," 8" x 10", commissioned portrait of a golden retriever, acrylic on museum quality panel, private collection (THANK YOU!). In process images of Teddy's portrait can be found on the studio's Facebook page.
However, I can paint another golden retriever - or a different kind of dog (or cat or horse or bunny or whatever) altogether - email me and we can talk specifically about YOUR project.
Teddy was a cherished family member for 12 years. I'm hoping this painting will bring a small piece of her back to where she belongs.
Fondly,
Kim, who's brain is still buzzing from her grownUPs Journaling Class - I LOVE my Thursday evening group!!
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The cover of "A Dog Named Blue," now available from Blurb publishers. When I first painted Amelia I never imagined that she would be re-christened "Blue" and inspire a book. In her defense, Amelia had a number of other partners in crime - animals who's portraits seemed to fall into a specific color category and prompt color-centric names. In typical ADD fashion, my brain started spinning 100mph. What if I turned those muses' paintings into a picture book for animal loving kids? I shared my idea with three friends in the industry, and they eagerly offered their expertise. I am truly indebted to them. Illustrator and author Matt Faulkner and children's book author and literacy expert Kristen Remenar edited an early version of the draft. They suggested key plot/conceptual changes that made it oodles better. Designer Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson worked her magic, pairing the images with perfectly color...
Teddy is amazing. Nobody touches your creative and whimsical (yet realistic) style.
ReplyDeleteCarol, what a treat to have YOU comment on my work - I am a big fan of your work!! Thank you so much - I've got a huge grin on my face now!!
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