Sunday, October 13, 2013

"Opie and Rainey" (oil on linen; 9" x 12") sold


sold


"Opie and Rainey" is for Holly, who found me on Etsy.  It is the first of the three paintings I am doing for her family.  I have become a Santa's helper--a pet portraitist elf!  Opie on the right is a wire-haired Dachshund; Rainey on the left is a Jack Russell.  The two are great buddies, with Opie being super mischievous and fun-loving.

As you can see, they are heart-meltingly adorable and are the reason why Holly's son, Eli, comes home once a week for his "dog fix."  But I am getting ahead of myself.  The painting is for Holly's husband.  Eli will be getting a smaller one.  Once again, my readers, keep the whole thing secret.  Mum's the word....

If you send your pet's pictures to kimstenbergart@gmail.com, I will make beautiful pet portraits out of them.  How fun is that!  Besides, my pet portraits make perfect birthday and Christmas presents.  Thanks!

My readers, in case you didn't notice, I have created a new page on my blog, called "Pet Portrait Orders".  You will find all the information you want to know about ordering a pet portrait.  Please check it out.

10 comments:

  1. Love all your pet paintings! Hope I can win the cupcake painting - it would look great in my new granddaughter's room!

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  2. rcken, thank you. Did you "Join this site" by signing in and clicking "follow publicly"? I don't see your name.

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  3. Rcken & rcken2 are Nancy Kendrick. One should now be on the list.

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  4. I agree Rcken, that cupcake painting would make a great addition in a children's room. Or in a beautifully decorated kitchen! Not that I have one, but if I were to win, I'd certainly find a place for it. ;) Love your work. Any progress videos or anything in here for those wishing to be as great?

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  5. Thanks, Lui! Sorry, I don't have videos or in-progress pictures to share. As I photograph my paintings in natural light sometime between 7 and 8 am, it is impossible to take decent demo pictures with the same white balance. I've tried.

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  6. your cupcake painting makes me hungry they are great, but your pet portraits show so much emotion, it is amazing you capture that from a painting, thanks for sharing

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  7. I have loved every one of your pet paintings. They are all so precious. I wish people were as wonderful one another as dogs are to us. I am so thankful for our furry friends.

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  8. Thank you, krazyquilt and Carol. Me too. Cats are beautiful, but my true love is for dogs. They trust you no matter what and always there for you.

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  9. I agree with your comment about dogs always being there for you.
    This wonderful painting shows the love between the dogs too. my daughters nickname is Rainey...short for Lorraine. I must tell her to look at this one.

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