Friday, August 15, 2014

maddie

Maddie was commissioned by my friend to give to a special friend of hers.  I happen to know a little about the recipient because he was at least one of my son's AP English teachers his senior year of high school.   I won't say how long (partly because I don't know) Mr. McBride taught English in Tuscaloosa. I know he taught a lot longer than he had to because of his love and concern for the kids. I think the school talked him out of retiring year after year.
Maddie is his beloved golden retriever.  I don't think I have ever seen so much expression on a dog's face.  This was a lot of fun to paint.  It is painted on an 11 x 14 x 2" canvas.

4 comments:

  1. this one grabbed my heart. beautifully painted Carol.

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  2. She's beautiful, Carol! Love her color and adorable expression!

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  3. Oh he is going to love this, Carol!!! She looks so cute with that bone in her mouth. Look at that expression!! Amazing!

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  4. Her expression really is great and your captured it beautifully. Great painting.

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