Here are three portraits I've been keeping under wraps so I wouldn't spoil any surprises. It was difficult, because I'm really pleased with how all three portraits turned out.
At long last, I present Mindy, Chase, and Schnitzel.
Mindy is a German Shepherd mix. This commission came from my friend Mike, who has now commissioned FOUR portraits from me:
Maddie for his friends,
Bonaparte and Trigger for his parents, and now Mindy for his sister. As always, thank you, Mike! You rock!
Chase is a Yellow Lab puppy. His full name is Chase Mutley, which is a riff on
Chase Utley, #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies. Angela found out about me through
Camp Bow Wow (SO glad I have a
sample portrait hanging there!). All of Chase's photos were adorable, but this photo was Angela's hubby's favorite. I hope he was surprised and happy on Christmas morning, Angela. Thank you!
Schnitzel, the Basset-Lab mix, was also commissioned by a patron of
Camp Bow Wow. Just when I thought I had closed my queue for holiday portraits, I heard from Laura—a photographer and fellow art teacher! I
had to paint this regal-looking boy. Thank you, Laura; I hope your husband loves the portrait!
I did two other Christmas commissions this year: Maggy and Maggie. One was gifted prior to Christmas, so I
posted it already, and one I'll post soon.
I hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday! I sure did!
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