Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Solace

8 x 10"
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Painting my sweet Jack today gave me solace. I know there are brighter days ahead, there always is. Thank all of you - for the emails, the comments left, the thoughts - all of it. You must know just how much it matters.

A larger view of this painting is here.


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23 comments:

  1. MJSeptember 2, 2008 at 5:12 PM

    What an absolutely warm, loving and beautiful treasure of a painting!

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  2. Bill BraukerSeptember 2, 2008 at 6:26 PM

    Oh my! You can just feel the love in this.

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  3. TakeyceSeptember 2, 2008 at 7:10 PM

    Beautiful painting, Karin. I'm so sorry for your loss. He looks like such a sweet friend.

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  4. Mary Sheehan WinnSeptember 2, 2008 at 7:34 PM

    Life is filled with beauty and pain. This is a beautiful painting filled with love. It touches me.

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  5. Helen ReadSeptember 2, 2008 at 7:57 PM

    I love your composition and the way you've portrayed your subject! This is truly delightful! :)

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  6. Ann ReyesSeptember 2, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    Karin, what a precious painting of a precious family member! My heart goes out to you. I know that Jack is looking down happily at your painting of him.

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  7. Mona Diane ConnerSeptember 3, 2008 at 12:03 AM

    Karin,

    Love it, love it, love it! The more joy that goes into a painting, the more joy comes out of it, and Jack is both your joy and your masterpiece.

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  8. UnknownSeptember 3, 2008 at 3:00 AM

    Karin, Your painting is as sweet, lovely and touching as the beautiful and heartfelt tribute you paid to Jack a day ago. It is a very rare person indeed who is able to express themselves as masterfully with a paint brush as a pen. The fact that you are able to do both so well right now, and with such purity of heart, speaks legions about your humanity. And it explains why so many of us who read your blog and so admire your work feel such a special kinship with you. We mourn the passing of Jack because we care so very much about you. Be well Karin.

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  9. vivienSeptember 3, 2008 at 4:28 AM

    this is lovely and is a gorgeous memento.

    If only our animals lived longer :>( the grief is awful isn't it.

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  10. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingSeptember 3, 2008 at 7:28 AM

    What a darling little dog. He looks like a pup here. A good memory.

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  11. Andy MathisSeptember 3, 2008 at 8:29 AM

    what a beautiful painting of Jack. I am sure Petey misses him.

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  12. http://www.onpainting.wordpress.comSeptember 3, 2008 at 8:39 AM

    This must have been a very sad piece to complete but it is beautiful.

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  13. Paula VillanovaSeptember 3, 2008 at 9:21 AM

    What a lovely, sensitive portrait. Just beautiful!

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  14. Christine BraySeptember 3, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    The painting of Jack is wonderful. His eyes just tell it all. I am so sorry for your loss. It brings tears to my eyes for your loss and brings up memories of the animals I have lost and still miss everyday.

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  15. Roxanne SteedSeptember 3, 2008 at 10:28 AM

    Oh what a beautiful, kind soul he is!

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  16. Paintings by Irit BourlaSeptember 3, 2008 at 11:03 AM

    Another amazing painting.

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  17. Skeet SirmonsSeptember 3, 2008 at 11:08 AM

    Karin, many thoughts and prayers.

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  18. Edward BurtonSeptember 3, 2008 at 11:13 AM

    It's such a sweet and moving tribute to your loyal friend, Karin. You really can feel the love in it. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  19. Art By ErikaSeptember 3, 2008 at 11:45 AM

    That painting couldn't have been done better - perfect! Jack was a ham too huh? HUGS

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  20. Liz OrtuzarSeptember 3, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    The love you and Jack shared is clearly evident in this tender portrait. I am so sorry for your loss, Karin. Thank you for sharing Jack with all of us...

    Hugs,
    Liz

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  21. theresamillerwatercolorsSeptember 3, 2008 at 1:28 PM

    Your entry made me cry, how sad to lose a friend. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  22. The Paint Studio & GallerySeptember 5, 2008 at 10:33 AM

    Wonderful painting and so filled with soul. It is so hard to lose a close friend, sometimes we think we can never go through it again, but when we think of all the fun and solace they brought to us and how so many dogs are in need we do it all over again. I have no defenses against www.petfinder.com. We have rescued several dogs from all over the US.

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  23. Dar PrestoSeptember 5, 2008 at 7:08 PM

    His portrait is beautiful, Karin. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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