Sunday, October 16, 2011

first anniversary

Here is the left brained painting I have been struggling with. I could not give up on it because I am so impressed with the young man who commissioned it. It is a surprise for his wife on the occasion of their first annniversary.

I received an e mail from Matt a few weeks ago and he said he had been googling oil painters in Alabama and came across my work. He liked the way I painted and wondered if I could paint the church where he and his wife married. Government Street Presbyterian Church in Mobile, AL. Told him I did not paint structures but I would be happy to look at a picture. So....here it is. I almost threw in the towel several times but my son, Clint, kept me at it. He gets 20% of all my commissions. No. I wanted to make it work for Matt. What a romantic idea he had. I see good things for this marriage.

This is painted on an 11 x 14" linen canvas. sold



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10 comments:

  1. Wow! The sweet,thoughtful husband Matt is a keeper and so is this painting! Love the perspective and the light. Your figures are always wonderful and you got the connection between them:) Love that!

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  2. Carol, this is superb! Give yourself a pat on the back as well as a big thank you to Clint. Matt's wife is one lucky young lady, in more ways than one!

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  3. I'm glad you stuck with it. It is beautiful. What a wonderful idea for a first anniversary gift. I love your work.

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  4. Carol, you did wonderfully...and good for you for hanging in there...I believe you have pushed through. A delightful wedding anniversary gift that will be enjoyed for generations to come.

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  5. You captured their love and the energy of the moment .
    Your work is simply beautiful .
    CB

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  6. This is truly beautiful, Carol. So glad you stuck with it and I imagine so is your client.

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  7. Carol! You can never say you don't do "structures" again! Fabulous!

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  8. The new wife is going to be overwhelmed with this beautiful painting. Kudos to the husband who "got out of the box" and commissioned this one. Beautiful, Carol!

    Leigh

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