Sunday, March 28, 2021

My Furry Valentine Give-Away ~


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

14 comments:

Olde Dame Holly said...

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!

kcmrugs@gmail.com said...

What talent! This is superb— funny and great!

Jacqueline said...

Wow

JustGail said...

I suspect you picked just the right things to capture her personality. What a great gift, not only to you, but to DSO.

Saundra said...

WOW!!!!!! How lucky you (make that your DSO) to receive such a treasure. Congratulations on a spectacular WIN.

Sue Swank said...

That is just so cute. Lucky you.

Julia said...

Congratulations 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.
Hugs,
Julia

NMK said...

Wow !!! What a special gift & looks exactly like Ernestine !!! Love the pearls !!!

TheCrankyCrow said...

Congratulations 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~

Prims By The Water said...

What 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

Samplings from Spring Creek said...

Ernestine is such a sweet heart--seeing her portrait will always bring a smile to your face

moosecraft said...

OMG! So cute!!!

Jennie in GA said...

OMG, that is amazing. Weren’t you the lucky duck to win this...and DSO to be the recipient!!!!

Farm Girl said...

I just love that painting so much. It really is adorable. I love that you found her some real pearls.
It makes me smile every time I look at it.