Two commissioned paintings were delivered this week and they are
quite different. The first was a portrait, not of a person but of Blaze - a
much loved pet.
He was not too keen on being photographed, wanting to be at his
master's side rather than posing in the sunlight. Eventually, however, I
managed to get a lovely image that I could use for his portrait. My client is so delighted with this portrait that he has asked me to paint another so he has a gift for the vet who has been treating Blaze.
Blaze - oil on canvas - 8" x 8" ©
2014 Carol Lee Beckx
The second painting to be delivered had a nostalgic theme. My
client's Mother passed away a few years ago and she wanted a painting to
honour her Mother and their close bond. We decided on a still life featuring
her Mother's favourite cup and teapot, a lacy tray cloth and with the addition of a plate of Dutch
Poffertjes. This was a treat mother and daughter often enjoyed together. Of course, I had to do extensive research to get the Poffertjes correct. A couple of cafe visits were necessary - an artist's life is tough.
Tea Time Memories - oil on canvas - 16” x 20”
© 2014 Carol
Lee Beckx
