'Grace' ©Anita Davies 2007
This is an acrylic portrait of 'Grace', my Dad's dog, I painted for him this past Christmas. I've just grabbed it back so I can sign and varnish it as I ran out of time last December.
We live next door to one another and it was tough trying to photograph Grace, paint her and keep it a secret from him. At one point he entered my studio and I had just enough time to throw a rag over it, he sat right next to it while we chatted and looked through every painting he could reach...except this one!
PHEW!
He loved his Christmas surprise.
©Anita Davies
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14 comments:
very beautiful!
Beautiful picture... and a great (and funny) story :)
What a wonderful gift and a beautifulj portrait too.
What a beautiful sensitive portrait of your father's obviously beloved pet. You're a very thoughtful daughter!
Love it - he has a wonderful expression and look about him
it's beautiful Anita!
very nice and soft colours.
I bet he just loved this. Such sensitive, flowing work.
Nadine
anita this is amazing
Of course he Loved it - It is a fabulous portrait, of his best friend and by his loving daughter - just Lovely!!
I never did see your dad's Grace painting. Glad you posted it as it is STUNNINGLY GOOD. Beautiful rich colours too.
Love dogs, and love this portrait! What a thoughtful gift!
This is so nice! I'm sure it's something your dad will treasure.
Grace looks like she could step off the page and run across a field after a bird. Very expressive stance and the eyes. No wonder your Dad likes it.
What a beautiful and sentimental gift, Anita. Your Dad will cherish it.
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