Words escape me, Lisa. You have captured his essence perfectly. And I can tell you got all fussy and detailed. Absolutely delightful. You are truly gifted and talented. Thanks so much for doing it. I love it!!
I'm glad you think so! I mailed the drawing to you today, and then compared the digital version with the photo and was kicking myself that I got his nose wrong. I was so caught up with capturing the expression in his eyes - which is what made me want to draw him in the first place.
I really love your photos. They're very inspiring. It's strange, I hope to find the same thing with my own - even and especially the old ones, but maybe I'm too close to them. Maybe it's something about not really knowing any of the people - or dogs - they can keep an element of mystery.
I have a mental checklist of all of your photos that would make wonderful paintings or drawings.
And if you decide you can't live with the nose, let me know and I'll make you another one ;-)
I honestly never noticed any flaw, Lisa. I like this sketch as is. Have you ever heard of the Amish custom of purposely putting a flaw into their hand-made quilts. It is their way of showing deverence to their perfect God (and not showing him up in any way). Kind of a demonstration of humility (or a way to cover for their mistakes). Though not for religious reasons, I kind of like the idea. It makes the artwork all the more unique and human. If I wanted a perfect version of the photo of Keeper, I could just as well run it through the 'charcoal sketch' filter in my Photoshop program. The fact that you created it for me, flaw and all, makes it all the more special. Thanks for being so thoughtful and caring. And if you ever want to use any of my photographs, for any reason, please do so freely. No need to ever ask. The honor is all mine. And thanks for saying you like my photos. I still have a lot to learn regarding photography (and could use a better camera some day). I'm glad you like them anyway.
What a beautiful way to look at it. I'd never heard that philosophy, but I like it. Joy in the unique.
I'll remember that. Thank you.
And thanks for not minding my mining your photos for inspiration. There are a couple I'm just head-over-heels for. You and someone in your family have/had an eye for a special moment.
I received the sketch from you in the mail yesterday (and the beautiful letter-pressed note). Thank you so much, Lisa! It was a thoughtful and special gift. I never expected such a kindness. It was surprisingly smaller than I pictured it would be. It makes me appreciate your talent even more -- fitting all that painstaking detail into such a small canvas. It is a wonder. I have already framed it and intend to hang it on the wall facing me in my 'office' directly behind, and above, my computer so I can look at it and enjoy it often. Thanks again. I love it!
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Words escape me, Lisa. You have captured his essence perfectly. And I can tell you got all fussy and detailed. Absolutely delightful. You are truly gifted and talented. Thanks so much for doing it. I love it!!
I'm glad you think so! I mailed the drawing to you today, and then compared the digital version with the photo and was kicking myself that I got his nose wrong. I was so caught up with capturing the expression in his eyes - which is what made me want to draw him in the first place.
So anyway, envelope on the way :-)
I will treasure it always!!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
I really love your photos. They're very inspiring. It's strange, I hope to find the same thing with my own - even and especially the old ones, but maybe I'm too close to them. Maybe it's something about not really knowing any of the people - or dogs - they can keep an element of mystery.
I have a mental checklist of all of your photos that would make wonderful paintings or drawings.
And if you decide you can't live with the nose, let me know and I'll make you another one ;-)
I honestly never noticed any flaw, Lisa. I like this sketch as is. Have you ever heard of the Amish custom of purposely putting a flaw into their hand-made quilts. It is their way of showing deverence to their perfect God (and not showing him up in any way). Kind of a demonstration of humility (or a way to cover for their mistakes). Though not for religious reasons, I kind of like the idea. It makes the artwork all the more unique and human. If I wanted a perfect version of the photo of Keeper, I could just as well run it through the 'charcoal sketch' filter in my Photoshop program. The fact that you created it for me, flaw and all, makes it all the more special. Thanks for being so thoughtful and caring. And if you ever want to use any of my photographs, for any reason, please do so freely. No need to ever ask. The honor is all mine. And thanks for saying you like my photos. I still have a lot to learn regarding photography (and could use a better camera some day). I'm glad you like them anyway.
What a beautiful way to look at it. I'd never heard that philosophy, but I like it. Joy in the unique.
I'll remember that. Thank you.
And thanks for not minding my mining your photos for inspiration. There are a couple I'm just head-over-heels for. You and someone in your family have/had an eye for a special moment.
I received the sketch from you in the mail yesterday (and the beautiful letter-pressed note). Thank you so much, Lisa! It was a thoughtful and special gift. I never expected such a kindness.
It was surprisingly smaller than I pictured it would be. It makes me appreciate your talent even more -- fitting all that painstaking detail into such a small canvas. It is a wonder. I have already framed it and intend to hang it on the wall facing me in my 'office' directly behind, and above, my computer so I can look at it and enjoy it often. Thanks again. I love it!
I'm so glad you like it! I'm touched that you had it framed.
You should expect such a kindness, and much more - at least if karma has anything to do with it. You're the nicest person I've ever never met.
Sending you that sketch seemed a small, and natural thing to do.
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