Early in February, I entered a Facebook contest called My Furry Valentine Give-Away. I was shocked to find I won the GRAND prize. It was an original 11" x 14" oil painting of a pet of my choice. Carol Lew, Old World Pet Portraits, is an amazing artist.
I sent her this picture of Ernestine.
I agonized over what dress and color I would choose for her. It took me a few weeks to decide. Carol was so patient and sent me many suggestions that she thought would work well.
Isn't the final portrait simply amazing? This is an original painting of Ernestine, not one of the photoshopped pictures.
Here is Ernestine posing with her portrait. Notice I even found some pearls for Ernestine to wear.
I gifted this to DSO as an early birthday present. I just couldn't wait until July. How ironic that a pug was the chosen winner. Carol has three rescued pugs!
Thank you, Carol, from the bottom of my heart. I truly am blessed to have won such a treasure. Please check out her website. She has lots of eye candy and you may be inspired to have your furbaby immortalized in oil.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs 😊
Lauren
Pug hugs 😊
Lauren
What a fantastic painting! Now that is an heirloom right there! What a lucky win for you. Ernestine looks very regal in the painting and in real life in her pearls!
ReplyDeleteWhat talent! This is superb— funny and great!
ReplyDeleteWow
ReplyDeleteI suspect you picked just the right things to capture her personality. What a great gift, not only to you, but to DSO.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!!!! How lucky you (make that your DSO) to receive such a treasure. Congratulations on a spectacular WIN.
ReplyDeleteThat is just so cute. Lucky you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on winning this grand prize. It's absolutely stunning. What a great talent. I'm so glad that you won this. You really deserve this.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Julia
Wow !!! What a special gift & looks exactly like Ernestine !!! Love the pearls !!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on an absolutely AHHHmazing win!! Karma must finally be getting around to paying you back a wee bit for all the kindnesses you have shown to your rescues and fosters. And Ernestine makes a superb model I say. I will have to check out her site. I have seen the ads for the photoshopped variety and that just isn't the same. Carol is an incredible artist. ~Robin~
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet portrait of the queen. The pearls are the finishing touch! What a great gift too! I am sure DSO will be thrilled with it. Janice
ReplyDeleteErnestine is such a sweet heart--seeing her portrait will always bring a smile to your face
ReplyDeleteOMG! So cute!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG, that is amazing. Weren’t you the lucky duck to win this...and DSO to be the recipient!!!!
ReplyDeleteI just love that painting so much. It really is adorable. I love that you found her some real pearls.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me smile every time I look at it.