Sometime in November, I put the word on my Facebook Page that after a three year break, I wanted to take on a Christmas commission for someone out there. It was a heartwarming moment for me, when I received a text from a client back in Ontario, seconds later to say she was happily on-board. I’ve completed a few paintings for the McCowan family and I knew immediately that this client was not afraid of colour or artistic expression. I also was fortunate to have excellent reference photos to work from, provided by Robyn Buckler .After a few rough starts, the painting finally flowed for me. I was able to let the edges go, but maintain enough detail in the appropriate areas to create the likeness essential for a successful commissioned piece. I heard soon after Christmas that happy and surprised tears were flowing. I was overjoyed to revisit that familiar feeling of being a special part of someone’s gift.

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