Paintings With Soul

    ABOVE:  "Lucy II," 5" x 7", commissioned portrait of Lucy, acrylics on museum quality panel, private collection (THANK YOU!) - inquiries about your own commissioned pet portrait can come  to moi !    My  first version  of Lucy just wasn't quite right, so my client sent over a new batch of photos and I had a fresh go of things. I love this one even more - as does she! - and I think it's a better partner to Lily's portrait (below, 5" x 7"), too!   Thanks for following along with my paintings! Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com  

  "Oscar," 6" x 6", commissioned portrait of a little yorkie, done in acrylics on a museum quality panel, private collection (THANK YOU!). I always welcome inquiries on how you can commission a portrait of your own -  email me .       Oscar came to the rescue with a fierce infection in his mouth, and ended up losing a good chunk of his jaw.   But he did win the hearts of his eventual forever family in the process.   Thanks so much for following along with my artwork! Don't forget, next week is Derby Week, so grab your fancy hat and get ready for equine paintings!   Enjoy the weekend, Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

  "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!! ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com  

    "Snuggles," a painted sketch, approximately 4-1/2" x 6" roughly centered on a 9" x 12" paper, done in acrylics, depicting siblings, private collection (THANK YOU!).   Just like yesterday's painting, this one is another gift. So shhhh.....   And, yes, for those who asked, this morning brought about the return of my wits' end, and suprised me with moments of sheer joy. And, thanks to The Princess and her cohort, I also got homemade cookies - Kim  ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com