Guest Greensleeves Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Ok, this is *totally* not Health & Medical-related, but this is the only forum I hang out in around here anymore, and I wanted you guys to see this portrait DH had painted of Whistler, our guy who died from cancer suddenly last July: http://kenfarris.homestead.com/DSCF1322_731x600.jpg It was done off of my absolute favorite photo of him--one I captured on my cell phone while we were out walking one day about 4 years ago (two phones later, still the wallpaper on my phone!). DH found the photo and sent it to the portrait artist, who had it painted in time for our wedding anniversary last weekend. It looks exactly like the photo--and more than that, it totally captures Whistler's personality--that big, shy smile, checking to see if you were having as much fun as he was. :wub: I miss that Old Man; he was the hound who started our whole pack, back in 2000. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 How beautiful and so thoughtful of your DH. :grouphug Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 What a lovely reminder of your sweet boy. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 that is absolutely beautiful Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Very nice. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Oh, that's really beautiful. What a lovely expression Whistler is wearing in the portrait. And what a beautful gesture by your DH, my eyes are actually getting moist. What a guy Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missilesmom Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 What a sweetie. We have a portrait of Missile that is in process. It will be a treasured item for sure, like yours. Quote BABY, HE WAS BORN TO RUN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh my. What an expression! He reminds me of what Snowy8 has always said of her angel BuyCut, that he "twinkled." Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh, that's really beautiful. What a lovely expression Whistler is wearing in the portrait. And what a beautful gesture by your DH, my eyes are actually getting moist. What a guy What she says! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 It is Beautiful!!!! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Your dog, the portrait and the kind gesture behind it are all beautiful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Greensleeves it's beautiful,such an endearing portrait of your pup Whistler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredracers Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 It's beautiful... and it brought tears to my eyes. You can just see the love that he had for you and the love that your DH has for him. Quote Elphie, Kulee, Amanda, Harmony, Alex (hound mix), Phantom, Norbet, Willis (dsh), Autumn (Siamese) & Max (OSH) & mama rat, LaLa & baby Poppy! My bridge kids: Crooke & Mouse (always in my heart), Flake, Buzz, Snake, Prince (GSD), Justin & Gentry (Siamese), Belle (Aussie/Dalmatian mix), Rupert (amstaff) and Fred, Sirius, Severus, Albus, George, Hagrid, Hermione, Minerva, Marilyn, Wren, Molly, Luna, Tonks, Fleur, Ginny, Neville, Bill, Percy, Rose & Charlie (rats) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 How beautiful. I know that you will treasure this painting forever. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIGreyLady Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 What a beautiful tribute to a beloved hound. Quote Mimi- mom to Burdette (KB's Burdette), Sophie (LL's Stupid Is) and bridge babies Kelsey (Kelso's Logo), Sterling (Cold B Tiger), Fritz, Tasha, Chloe and Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 What a loving and wonderful tribute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlegreygirl Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 What a beautiful portrait! Quote http://divahound.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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