13 x 16"
"Sassy Sammy"
Watercolor by Linda Young
This is the commissioned painting of a dog called "Samantha" who was also nicknamed Sassy and Sammy. They told me she was full of vitality up until the end of her life. Just 6 months ago she could run like the wind. According to her parents, she was their red head, with a red head personality, until she got old and tired and sleepy because of arthritis and pain 6 months ago. The owner came by today to do the final proof of coloring and got tears in her eyes and a little tremble in her voice when she saw "Sammy". She said you've really got her alert spirit and it shows in her eyes. This will be a birthday present for her "Daddy" on October 25.
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9 comments:
Awww! How wonderful that your painting will give comfort to someone mourning the loss of a pet? You have preserved Sammy's memory forever in your beautiful painting. Nice work.
What a loving tribute to a beloved pet--You must care deeply for animals yourself to paint these pets with so much feeling.
Thank you Julie and Cecelia
Yes, I care for all kinds of animals; I've had many different four-legged ones in my life from the height of horses down to the size of a cat. I love them and the eyes in a painting for me are 90% of the feeling I try to express.
There is something about the eyes.. so deep. Wonderful!
Thank you Maria
So unique. I love the expression. Now I am tearing up.
Very beautiful, Linda, the painting and the story. It is sad that our wonderful pet friends do not live as long as we do. We love them for a short time but love them in our hearts forever.
Thank you Mary Beth and Charlotte. All I need to do is read the "Rainbow Bridge" and I dissolve into a puddle of tears thinking about Abby. I lost her in January; but a special photo of her and me still hang on my wall...
Her 'Daddy' is going to absolutely love this. You've done such an amazing job that I look at this painting and feel the dog's spirit!
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