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Posted on 3/27/2022 8:24:55 PM
By Barbara Hunter
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I have been wanting to capture this special moment on canvas for quite some time. The stars finally aligned!

 

There were a few very interesting firsts in this painting: it was my first time painting a portrait of a human (I have previously only done animals!) and this was the first time dealing with reflections under water. I also wanted to try a "looser" brush stroke vs. blending so much.

 

Here you see the end result of all those firsts, featuring Miss Savannah, my four-year-old granddaughter.

 

I welcome your reactions and comments!

 

#beachfun

#bhimemories

 

Posted on 3/20/2022 7:21:49 PM
By Barbara Hunter
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“Willie!”

This is Willie, the best buddy of my daughter, Sherry, and granddaughter, Zoey. Willie lives at Saddletree Stables in Willow Springs, NC, and Sherry and Zoey ride at least twice a week. Willie has stolen everyone’s heart with his spunky personality and insistent nudges for treats.

This painting of Willie is a special gift for Sherry for her birthday. I hope it also gives her something to look forward to while she heals from a broken ankle and can’t ride for a while. 

Though Sherry’s painting of Willie is not for sale, please know I love doing commissions of favorite pets, humans and places/scenes! Reach out if there’s a special painting in your future too! 

#welovewillie #horsesarespecialfriendstoo