Wow, it's been a while! As they say, life gets in the way sometimes, and I haven't been on my computer much. I am looking forward to getting back in the groove and checking out what all my friends are doing, too. This commissioned piece came at the right time. It made me very happy to do this dog painting. A friend lost her beloved dog some time ago, and wanted a memory. It is 20x20, and I framed it for her in a floater frame from Frankenframes.com. Great service and prices! It allows for the whole image to be visible. It was important here, because of that paw down there. Every fraction of an inch had to show. Anyways, with all the horrible things going in in this world, I was grateful to paint this cute face. I will be participating in the 30 in 30 challenge coming up. How? I don't know! I had to move my studio into our dining room, as we wanted the puppy to have a quiet space downstairs. Yes, the puppy trumps my space right now! He's worth it, too. I hope many of you will join me in the challenge. I love the support and friendships that we share for that month.
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Laurie, so excited to see delivery of your blog post to my email! I think of you so often, wondering what you're up to. Your rendering of this cute little face is so alive, with its beady black eyes and nose. Masterful!
ReplyDeleteI'll be painting in the 30-in-30 also and, like you, I don't know how! Way too much going on in September, but last year's September challenge—my first—opened doors to support, friendships, and such growth and change in my painting ever since. Gotta do it again : )
Laughing at your puppy's having displaced your studio for now!
Thank you so much, Dotty! Still trying to catch up on things. I am so happy you'll be in the 30 in 30! I can't wait to get caught up on, and see your upcoming creations!
DeleteI have been missing you - glad to see you back on the blog trail. This is such a cute pic and I am sure your friend willlove having this memory of her pup. I will watch for your posts during the 30 paintings challenge - good luck.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Val! Yes, I have missed painting, posting, and enjoying all the artworks of my friends-including yours!
DeleteSo sweet! Look forward to seeing you in September Laurie!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sheila! I hope you will be in the challenge, too!
DeleteSo sweet Laurie! You did a beautiful job. I think it shows your love of dogs.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't aware of the 30 in 30 challenge -- maybe I'll give it a go :)
Thank you, Candace! And I was so happy to see you painting and blogging again. Hope to see you in the challenge. What a treat it would be!
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