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Sunday, December 15, 2013

Christmas Cards and a Lovely Dog Rescue Story






I haven't started anything new for a while, after finishing the dog portrait. She will be delivered this week, in time for Christmas.
The owner told me the story of how they got her. The story brought tears to my eyes. Her son works for a local rehabilitation program. The pup was well cared for, and had been living in a homeless man's back-pack. The man wanted to enter a drug rehabilitation program, but no dogs were permitted in the rehab. house. So the son asked his parents [the artist I know] if they could keep her for a while. They brought her home, and she instantly wandered over to the husband, and leaned into his leg for support and comfort. The two have been inseparable since then.

Roxie, finished! If I touch this any more, I will ruin it. :)

Thank you for dropping by!!! Your comments are always welcome. 


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16 comments:

  1. Teresa DominiciDecember 15, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Beautiful work and story!

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  2. Elizabeth Rose StantonDecember 15, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    What a sweet story! I love all the paintings, as usual-- but I think I am the most partial to the sheep! Happy Holidays, Kathryn!

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  3. Sue ClinkerDecember 15, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Its always fantastic to hear stories like this ... too much bad news around at the moment isn't there? I'm sure they'll love the portrait

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  4. Laura LeederDecember 15, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Kathryn, what a great story and the cards and painting are wonderful!

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  5. Sea Dean - Paint a MasterpieceDecember 15, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    I love all these. Can't help thinking the back sheep should have a red bow on his tail though. Would love to see some of these posted on my ART PARTY over at my blog.

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  6. Tweedles -- that's meDecember 15, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Oh such a beautiful story about Roxie.... we had tears too.
    You painted her soul right into her,
    We love your fantastic cards! They are gorgeous!
    love
    tweedles

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  7. irinasztukowskiDecember 15, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Oh my Gosh Kathryn! That froggie is too cute and too silly :0).. Great animals portraits; you are truly becoming a pet paintings Queen!!
    Cheers! Irina

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  8. PatDecember 16, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    What a lovely story! Your dog portraits are fabulous - and that frog - priceless!

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  9. Olivier ViolinDecember 16, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    Bonjour Kathryn,
    Vos cartes de Noël sont magnifiques et le petit chien est très émouvant.
    Je vous souhaite une bonne semaine.
    Bisous.

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  10. JudyDecember 16, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    What a great rescue story, and Roxies portrait is fabulous, Kathryn! Beautiful cards!

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  11. Dan KentDecember 17, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    These are beautiful cards - but I am so irreverent that I am crazy about the frogs! As for Roxie - awwww.

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  12. Wendy Mould AFCADecember 17, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Lovely picture and lovely story. I like your cards as well. Good luck with your sales. Have a good Christmas and all the best for the coming year.

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  13. Sandra BusbyDecember 18, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    That story is heart-melting! How lovely that you get to paint him :0)
    And it is wonderful!
    I have posted my latest bear which I would love you to read - he has a special story :0)

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  14. suzanneberryDecember 21, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    I love your cards, I love the pup and I love you! What a beautiful Christmas story of love. Thank you your Gunkness!

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  15. Dean H.December 26, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    Thanks for the tender story on Roxie, Kathryn!
    Beautiful painting!!

    Love your assortment of cards! That Santa Frog is a fun character!
    Hope you had a Merry Christmas! Wishing you a great New Year!

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  16. hmuxoDecember 27, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Such a beautiful story, Kathryn...and these cards are all so amazing! You get better with every painting you do...I look forward to your work in 2014 !!

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