Monday, February 21, 2011

Beau and Chester... in oil


I got a fun surprise today when I checked my email and had a message from my new blogging friend, Pattie Wall at Dust Off the Butterfly, telling me she had just completed a painting of my donkey boys, Beau and Chester.

Pattie does beautiful paintings of all types of subject matter, but most touching to me is how she depicts her animals. It is striking how she is able to capture the eyes and spirit of her animals so well.

Pattie had asked my permission a few weeks ago to use some critter photos from my blog to paint, but I didn't know which one she would use. Until today.

You can see the in-process painting of Beau and Chester on Pattie's site by clicking: here. The final version is located here.

Beautiful!
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31 comments:

  1. MichelleFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    That IS beautiful! She is a gifted artist....

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    What a beautiful picture!

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  3. Morning Bray FarmFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Wow, wow, and wow. How beautiful. She captured them so well, Danni!

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  4. Chai ChaiFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Great picture, are you going to get one of the signed numbered prints?

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  5. JaneKFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    okay... when I first saw the title of this blog off of Linda (7MSN) site, I thought your boys had gotten into some oil! haha! I was very relieved to see that it was b/c they were painted in oil! what a beautiful shot! I'll have to send her a pic of my beloved dog for a portrait.....

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  6. Peppermint Ph.D.February 21, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Oh!!! This is incredible, Danni! What a treasure!!

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  7. MikeFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I was expecting to find a story about some sort of donkey mayhem involving oil. Some mischief maaybe? Breaking things? Great painting though. Very well done

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  8. And This Little PigFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Oh WOW!!! The boys to perfection, it will look lovely on the wall. Don't let Kai, Pete, Reggie or the chooks/chicken see it. Or they will be asking where their's is... oops nearly forgot Roxy :D
    LiBBiE in Oz

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  9. BrendaFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    She certainly captured them well. It is a beautiful painting.

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  10. Cindy CaudleFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Love the painting. Now you have something remember your donkeys.

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  11. TinaFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    It's beautiful!NICE!

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  12. the7msnFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    I literally gasped when I saw the painting. It's outrageously beautiful.

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  13. CarlaFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    It is beautiful! Sleepy boys.

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  14. Pattie WallFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Thanks Danni! It made my time at the easel such joy!

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  15. Denny1600February 22, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    LOVE this painting. It's wonderful! I love the lights and darks. I love the impressionist style. I just love this donkey portrait!

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  16. Carolynn AnctilFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    When I read the title, my first thought was "Oh. No." Knowing of course, their propensity for getting into trouble....or is that the goats...well, anyway, so very glad to see they were models for an oil painting, instead! She did a fabulous job.

    I'd love to see her paint your new leghorn from the photo you posted on February 17th. *smile* That would definitely be a portrait worth hanging on the wall with the rest of the family. *grin*

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  17. Mimi FoxmortonFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Oh, how beautiful! :)

    I DO so love a donkey....but it's probably best I don't try and borrow one......

    Have a lovely, sunny day!

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  18. MarigoldFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Ooo. I wish she painted goats ... or Peanuts!

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  19. trashmaster46February 22, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I don't usually like most representational oil paintings, but I rather like this one. :)

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  20. PaulaFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I like it!

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  21. Toni aka irishlasFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Lovely!

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  22. CaliforniaGrammyFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    A real treasure indeed! I really admire great talent and what a gift of love for your critters. They were such good models . . . an extra handful of alfalfa would be nice! (Do donkeys like alfalfa?)

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  23. Cedar View Paint HorsesFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    That is SO cool.

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  24. AmyFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    What a wonderful gift!

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  25. farmladyFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Oh you lucky, lucky girl. What a wonderful surprise.
    This is a talented lady but the subject matter helps too.
    Beau and Chester are just perfect animals to immortalize this way.
    It's a beautiful painting...

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  26. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    What a lovely painting. We're sure you will find the perfect space on your wall for it.

    Mocha Barney, Ashley Pumpernickel and Winniechurchill

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  27. jaz@octoberfarmFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    i just fell in love with this painting. i sure hope i can get one done of teddy. beau and chester are just wonderful! she sure does great work!

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  28. Rural RamblerFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Beautiful Danni! That had to make your heart smile!

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I sure miss your daily update, I check it everyday

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  30. Staci@LifeAtCobbleHillFarmFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    What a wonderful gift!! Just beautiful.
    Staci

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  31. SandyFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I love it!!!!

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