I hope that each painting I do tells a story. I think this one does. They love each other, don't you think? What a good boy!! He's being patient, but he's smiling! Even though her hair covers it, I can tell that Eloise has smile on her face too.
When my friend asked me to paint this, she sent me three photos and asked that I not tell her or show her anything in advance. She'd bring her granddaughter over to see where we paint each Thursday afternoon and surprise her with the painting.
I didn't realize that the granddaughter didn't even know the painting was being done. So, it was a complete surprise. She walked up the stairs to my studio and spied it immediately. "This looks like... wait... this is...how?... What is this?.. This is Beau & me!"
I have to say that it's such a satisfying thing for an artist to see such a reaction.
From my friend:
My youngest granddaughter, Eloise, came for a visit from Los Angeles. As an early 17th birthday gift for her, I commissioned Helen to paint a memory of Beau's 1st birthday! He's a California golden boy she shares with her mom, Tracy! Thank you again, Helen, for a wonderful memory painting!
Original Oil Painting on 9"x 12" Wrapped Canvas
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How fun to hear and see her reaction! Nicely done!
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