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| Annie, 7x5" acrylic |
I paint small portraits for a local veterinary practice (Rocky Bay Equine) of client animals that have died. They often give a gift certificate to their clients as a gesture of acknowledgement of the singular bond and special value of an animal and it's caretaker. As a painter, it's satisfying to do, but I don't always have the best reference material to work with. Even so, sometimes I like the gestural sketches that result. This is one I like much better than the photograph. The client is happy, so apparently it also serves its intended purpose of reminding them of their friend. The whole process seems to be a win for everyone, even in the face of loss, thanks RBE :)
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