Sweet Schnauzer16" x 20"
fused, thread-painted, FMQ
This challenge came along about the same time that I had a commission to do a pet portrait of this special little dog. He was a much loved pet who died this past summer and two friends decided his owners needed a portrait. So I combined the Fast Friday Challenge and the commission. I finished the portrait including the quilting and a black border but failed to take a picture - something I rarely forget. So I'm posting the little fellow before the piece was finished. This photo was one of many I took to audition backgrounds - this was the winner! His owners loved the quilt as a remembrance of their precious little dog.
Your comments are always welcome. Thanks.
So cute and realistic. I like the richness of the background fabric. The curved line in the background and the text add nice interest and texture.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable little guy. I'm sure he is truly missed. Your thread painted is wonderful, and you captured you subject well. It's nice when our FFFC-s can bring comfort to someone else.
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet - I need to know more about the background. What does the text say?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comments. Lisa - the background seems to be the type of everyday letters people used to write, nothing deep or meaningful. But I thought it added a sort of nostalgic note to the work. After it was all quilted it was even harder to read - just gave the impression of old letters.
ReplyDeleteOh Roberta, I just love this little guy. What a very special way to memorialize a loved friend!
ReplyDeleteThe wistful look in his eyes is so realistic...Nice work
Cherie
Great use of fabrics to create this little fellow! I really love it. He looks very realistic and sweet.
ReplyDeleteHi Roberta, great job on capturing the sweet dog with his unique coloring and markings. I'm the owners are thrilled.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Great threadwork Roberta. I hope when I grow up I can do that threadwork like of some of you do :) I really like this, it is very realistic, you've certainly captured the soul of this pet :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty. I'm sure the new owners of this quilt are pleased.
ReplyDeleteI love how you've used texture (polka dots, etc) in his face and coat. Great portrait! I'm so glad someone else did a dog!
ReplyDeletewhat an adorable piece. The new owners will certainly cherish this as a remembrance of their lost pet. The expression on his face is priceless!
ReplyDeleteLove this Roberta. YOur pet portraits are just charming.
ReplyDeleteWhat a charmer. I would love to have one just like him. I know his owners will love having his portrait.
ReplyDeleteElaine Koenig
I love the workmanship and composition of the dog, The background needs some punch though. Too plain, brown or dull.
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