Over the weekend Mom watched a TV show where an artist was talking about his work and he mentioned how he always paints the eyes last as he says when the painting has eyes it can look back into your soul. A light bulb went ping above Mom's head when she heard that as she too ALWAYS paints the eyes last and spends the most time on them trying to capture that 'certain look'. When the eyes are finished Mom feels a special connection with the doggie - she says it is hard to explain but it is there and she feels it especially strongly in angel doggies she has painted and ones that become angels. Run free over the rainbow bridge Pip.....and watch out for the other Pip...we hear he still hasn't got the hang of his wings yet :) Please call on by Molly's page and leave a hug.
that is just a beautiful painting and you are so right about the eyes. Hugs from all of us
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That is a very good painting. The eyes look great!!
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Jazzi and Addi
Bree thank you for your kind words. Our hearts are broken. We will treasure both Pips portraits forever. We look at them and try and remember better times.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
That was a wonderful post. I love what your mom said about the eyes and I love the way your mom paints the eyes. I was so sad as I read about Pip at Mollys blog...
ReplyDeleteHugs to Pip's family.
ReplyDeleteYour paintings will be treasured forever.
What a BEAUTIFUL Post fur our PIPPIN. AND you are SO right... She needs to keep her EYES on the OTHER Pip... beclaws he is Crashing and Banging all around the Bridge with those Wings of his... We think that LESSONS are in order fur him.
ReplyDeleteBOTH PIPs will be missed SO much.
So sad to hear about Pippin
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We are so sad about Pip.
ReplyDeleteLove your picture. It is strange you should say that about when you finish a picture. Whenever I finish a mini-me, it almost feels like there is a little soul inside it.
Lynne x
We visited Molly yesterday. So sad to hear about Pip.
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
We were so sad to hear about Pip. We know how loved she was and wish her family peace. Lee and Phod
ReplyDeleteSad... :(
ReplyDeleteWe have not been to visit many blogs today, and now we are so sad to hear hear about Pip's passing. Soft woos and gentle hugs to her family.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning
What a special gift for Pip's family. I know it will be a gift they'll treasure forever.
ReplyDeleteWell are running kinda late, but we got there, we had to leave some special words for our Fur Pal Molly! Pippen always made us laugh when she was part the the Krazy molly pots, we will miss her!
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Pees: got the Blankie, wow loves that card, betcha Mom orders some after Christmas, Hummmmmm, something for Mom. keep your eye out, we gots a special pots coming
I was so sad to hear about the loss of Pip. Pip's sweet face always made me smile. What a darling. You picture is so lovely and I know her mom will treasure it.
ReplyDeleteMy paws are crossed for Molly and her family. Pip is running free with my sweet Remington now.
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Oh, I heard...such sad news.
ReplyDeleteRun free Pippen...
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
What a gorgeous painting...your mom just blows us over with her arooootiful artwork!
ReplyDeleteWe LOVE your Christmas baubles with your pics in them!
We hope your mama is getting stronger and stronger each day.
BIG licks,
Wally & Sammy
Yes, you're right. It is the eyes. And they know it. My dad says that we look away from the camera and refuse to look into it. Really????? :)
ReplyDeleteThe eyes are the window to the soul, my friends. I believe most artists save the eyes for last. The eyes add the "final touch" and make the painting most resemble the subject.
ReplyDeleteI love mom's painting of Molly & Pippin. It is perfect!
*Cairn cuddles*
Oz
What a beautiful tribute and a beautiful painting! You have our mom in tears because you were so sweet with so many gifts for Maggie when she crossed.
ReplyDeleteYour mom is a gem, Reilly and Denny. Take good care of her ♥
Love ya lots♥
Mitch and Molly