This is a painting of Josie. I was contacted about painting a dog as a Christmas present. The couple who approached me, who were about my age, wanted a painting as a gift for the husband's mother.
When the photos of the dog were texted to me, I was smitten. Josie was the cutest little dog. Her photos showed her spirit and softness all mixed together. I imagined a senior woman sitting in her living room with her beloved dog, Josie, sitting on her lap. Having an 89 year old senior mother myself whose constant companion is a small lap dog, I immediately knew the bond between Josie and her owner was immense.
Each painting I create is approached as my only painting. 100% of my attention goes into the painting I am working on. It is important that my focus on that painting is not distracted by a waiting list. When working on this painting, there were multiple people the painting would touch. I painted Josie for her owner. I also painted Josie to give the very best painting to the couple giving the gift. When all is said and done, the gift is also given to me - the gift of being honored when chosen to paint for someone. This gift is not taken lighting. Each painting truly is an honor.
