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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

A Portrait ~ My Early Birthday Gift

Look what the UPS man delivered on Tuesday!
This oil painting was an early birthday gift from Patrick. I had been wanting a portrait of our 2 babies for some time, so we asked NY artist Amarillis Kroon if she would do us the honors. These photos don't even do it justice. I currently have the portrait in our bedroom so I can lay in bed and enjoy it. (Dogs on the bed with me~dogs on the wall!) I can't believe how well she captured Hootie and Baby Rocket Dog's personalities. I'm thrilled. If anyone is interested in commissioning Ami to do a portrait her website is www.amikroon.com . If you are a dog-blogger you will recognize Ami as Asta, the Wirehaired Fox Terrier's mama. Thanks Ami. We will enjoy this painting of the pooches forever.

18 comments:

Anonymous said...

It's a marvelous painting!

Molly the Airedale said...

It's just gorgeous! Ami captured BRD and Hootie perfectly!

Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek Ramblings said...

This is just fabulous - I know there was some squealing going on when you opened that box. Now I know what I want for Christmas.

The Thuglets said...

What an absolutely fabulous painting and prezzie..Ami has done a wondreful job.

Big Nose Pokes
The Thugletsx

Connie said...

How cool is that! Wonderful portrait of the pooches and a great birthday gift too! Happy early Birthday to you, Cassie. :D

Joyce said...

What a wonderful birthday gift! I believe in celebrating birthdays the whole month. Happy Birthday!

Your gift just gave me an idea. My husband would enjoy a painting of our wild and crazy Mr. Bojangles.

Busy Bee Suz said...

What a great painting. What a great gift!!!!!

Dorothy said...

That's a very good likeness of you little doggies! Enjoy!

The JR said...

What a great Birthday present.

I luv it.

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

That is incredible!

Ami so knows how to capture their personalities!

Thanks for sharing!

Me (aka Danielle) said...

I love it! It's beautiful! Happy early Birthday to you!

giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•. said...

Questo regalo รจ bellissimo !
Come sono belli i tuoi dolcissimi cani :)
Buona serata.
Myriam

Hey Harriet said...

Wow! That's an amazing painting! So your birthday is coming up soon? I hope you have a very happy birthday! xo

Jen said...

LOVE IT!
and a happy early B-day to U.

John Going Gently said...

happy birthday greetings xxxxxxxxxx

Sciarada said...

Ciao carissima Cassie, your amazing creatures seem to want to leave this nice painting!

Janet said...

what a wonderful thoughtful gift !its gorgeous ! happy birthday x

wanderlust said...

Wonderful painting!