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Pups I painted as Christmas cards! I love creating and sending cards-as you are aware. A few years ago I decided to do this Pet card painting at Christmas as a gift to me. I love dogs and there are a few I am particular to - to paint them is a joy but to send and anticipate the owners reactions as they see them, makes me smile. I can't imagine they would not like it. I know I'd love a card of my dogs..lol. I just ask for their address and do not say why, or if anything I say Im sending a postcard. The above cards went to Toronto, Tennessee & Belgium! I've held back on this post until I know they've been delivered.
That being said - I also painted a local pup... but, holy canine - this dog below, was the most difficult dog I've painted to date. I'm not even sure of the breed, some sort of spaniel. 1/2 way through I almost gave up but as I continued it came together. I was grateful for the challenge! I try NOT to spend a great deal of time on these cards- but they take at least an hour or 2. It's also an opportunity to experiment a little, especially with underpainting'. It feels good to share our talents, to know these tiny paintings of 'loved ones' brighten someones day, is the best gift I could hope for. Share your God given talents- brighten someones day! Create a card for someone.
Really - I'll admit: I make the cards as gifts for the DOGS, more than the owners. hee hee
It is them after all, I have the fondness for- with their furry smiles and antics.
Perhaps it's time I painted some feline cards... time to search for inspiring kitties -for valentines day!.
Created to create.
That being said - I also painted a local pup... but, holy canine - this dog below, was the most difficult dog I've painted to date. I'm not even sure of the breed, some sort of spaniel. 1/2 way through I almost gave up but as I continued it came together. I was grateful for the challenge! I try NOT to spend a great deal of time on these cards- but they take at least an hour or 2. It's also an opportunity to experiment a little, especially with underpainting'. It feels good to share our talents, to know these tiny paintings of 'loved ones' brighten someones day, is the best gift I could hope for. Share your God given talents- brighten someones day! Create a card for someone.
Really - I'll admit: I make the cards as gifts for the DOGS, more than the owners. hee hee
It is them after all, I have the fondness for- with their furry smiles and antics.
Perhaps it's time I painted some feline cards... time to search for inspiring kitties -for valentines day!.
Created to create.
 I considered 'not painting this dog at this point and had to step away. |  He turned out pretty good if I do say so, glad I kept going. |
