Which meant that I was finally able to give them their gift: a portrait I painted of her and her new husband. I've been working on this since January and couldn't wait to see if they'd like it. They did! Yay.
First, the inspiration photo, taken last year
And here is the result:
It's my first oil painting, but I am planning on doing more.
My daughter Birdie also painted portraits of their dogs to go with them.
Aren't they a beautiful family?
This has to be their favorite wedding gift! It looks fantastic! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteYou got a great likeness in this portrait. Good job!
ReplyDeleteGreat work! I am sure that it must be very hard to paint people and you really captured a fantastic likeness to the picture. Birdie did great on the dogs too. Keep on painting....both of you!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe this is your first oil painting!
ReplyDeleteSo ambitious and turned out great!
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
wow your painting of the happy couple is beautiful and loving the little dogs as well. Such a brilliant gift. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteGreat painting! What a perfect wedding gift.
ReplyDelete(P.S. Did you know you still have your word verification/captcha on? It makes commenting very difficult...)
Thanks, Eva. (I will look into that commenting thing...)
DeleteWow.. great job.. First Oil painting? wow. My main medium is Oils and I love them for their forgiveness. I have been dabbling in watercolors and ink lately in my journaling, but my first love will always be oils. all the work is great.. even the dog portraits. Something they will treasure forever.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I liked the oils well enough to buy some, but haven't taken them out since. My art classes are over for the summer, so I need to be brave and play by myself. Or find some local peeps who want to have our own paint party. Hmm...
DeleteWow good job!Nice gift! The dogs flanking them are awesome too!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Giggles
Incredible! the first?. you are an artist. Saludos
ReplyDeleteI have an excellent teacher! She can help anyone paint anything.
DeleteWow, what a great job. Really very nicely done as well as your daughter with the dogs. Really good. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, awesome wedding gift!
ReplyDeletegreat job for your first portrait... they are challenging aren't they... enjoyed your blog...xx
ReplyDeleteYes, challenging is definitely the right word. Glad you enjoyed my blog.
DeleteOh, I would never have nerve enough to paint a gift portrait for my first oil painting! Let's hear it for bravery!
ReplyDeleteI have a teacher who likes to challenge me :-) Besides, I started it 5 months in advance, so if it didn't work out, I could always buy her something.
DeleteA real creative treasure!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful job! I'm afraid of Oils and I admire all who can paint with them. :) Great work!
ReplyDelete