“Dump Truck and Monster” for Henry
Dump Truck and Monster, for Henry Henry’s mom, Whitney, is a SERIOUSLY awesome Miami mom. She heads up the fabulous South Florida website, I Am The Maven, with shopping tips, exclusive discounts, and info on what is hot in Miami (besides the weather – ha ha.) Seriously, she’s known in these parts for having a VERY discerning eye, so when she asked me to do a toy portrait for her son, Henry, I was beyond thrilled. Also, I love an excuse to paint boy toys, and my portfolio was totally screaming for a dump truck and monster! Screaming for it. Hope Henry likes it as much as I...
Read MoreI Won’t Grow Up
My 3 1/2 year old twins are going through an interesting phase. They don’t want to grow up. So the old “eat your vegetables or you won’t grow up big and strong” thing REALLY is not working at our house these days. But it does lead to curious obsessions — like the “I Won’t Grow Up” song from Peter Pan. They are obsessed. I managed to record the song as a voice memo. The recording starts with ABC ‘s but quickly morphs into Peter Pan. Warning: Cuteness overload with (bonus!) lots of whining, too. Click this link to hear: I...
Read More“Babydoll” for Eli
“Babydoll” for Eli, a grownup. This babydoll may not be the greatest beauty (I’m sorry, Baby, it’s true), but she is definitely well-loved by Eli, and that’s all that matter’s right? Eli received the doll as a gift from her father when she was a little girl, and she has treasured her ever since. Eli’s all grown up now, and has an awesome boyfriend who thought a toy portrait of the doll would be a special gift for his girlfriend, as well as a possible way to redeem himself from what was a VERY awkward introduction to this doll. Let’s just say,...
Read More“Mimi” for Macie
“Mimi” for Macie, age 4 Little Mimi the lamb has been Macie’s best friend for over 3 years. Mimi is no longer as perfectly white as she used to be – her wool has gone a little grey and her stuffing is a little squishier than it once was. Macie’s aunt Michelle knows that Macie loves Mimi just as she is, so Michelle asked me to paint a portrait of Mimi a little grey (but a lot loved) as a special birthday present for Macie. After giving Macie her present, Michelle snapped some pics of Macie’s reaction to the portrait, and told me Macie loved the portrait and...
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