This was a spur of the moment painting, so to speak. I was at a friend's house when I had the mentioned the basic idea to the boy's mother. So we coached him into getting their golden retriever to "beg" for a milkbone treat with the boy. I later added the kittens in the background to help complete the story and add to the sense of depth.
22 Comments
Belinda Matthews 04 Jan 2008
Amazing workRick Lan 19 Jun 2007
Great job.Renata Cavanaugh 10 Apr 2007
Excellent work Tom....I love the little kitties in the backgroundJean M. Laffitau 06 Apr 2007
Again a master piece! Touching and tender work, full of beauty!!Deborah Johnson 06 Apr 2007
PRECIOUS. The moments you select to capture often distract me from the equally enjoyable study of the awesome skills evident in your work.Liz Robinson 05 Apr 2007
Fantastic!! beautiful picture, so lifelike.Leah Jaarveth 05 Apr 2007
oh Tom...look at this...you never cease to amaze!!!!William Boyer 05 Apr 2007
super duper job.Olga van Dijk 05 Apr 2007
Awesome friendship!--helen tyralik 05 Apr 2007
wonderful workJerry 04 Apr 2007
Superb artwork!Tina Nichols 04 Apr 2007
Oh Tom, this is absolutely beautiful! The most innocent in this world...children and dogs. I so adore your work. I have a soft spot for animals, dogs in particular and you did an awesome job on this golden (and the boy and the cats and everything...did I mention I really like your work?linda duffy 04 Apr 2007
brilliant work tom xxxxxxxxxxxxxcathy sharpe 04 Apr 2007
Your detaied work is so un-believeable, you allmost wait for the paw to land in hand, excellent Tom!Martha Miller 04 Apr 2007
Another excellent scene Tom.Lucia Stewart 04 Apr 2007
Masterful Tom!!!!!Joke Schotting 04 Apr 2007
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!kat Schilke 04 Apr 2007
PerfectionJanet Gioffre Harrington 04 Apr 2007
Wonderful mood. GREAT detail and the contrast of the kittens against the dark value of the barn DOES imply a nice depth. I love the subdued colors, almost makes it have a sort of nostalgic feel. Like a Rockwell!! BEAUTIFUL! GREAT ART!joan warburton 04 Apr 2007
Amazing, beautiful work!Karen Cash 04 Apr 2007
your pastel work is superb Tom!Emily Reed 04 Apr 2007
so wonderful!