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This is Vaclav Slezak, my grandfather. I felt very sad when he passed away and I could not be there for my grandmother....who lives in the Czech Republic, where I was born half way across the world. I painted this portrait for her in hope that it will bring some happy memmories and a smile to her face.
Thank you for your time, I hope you like my painting
91 Comments
John Cappello 20 Aug 2013
Awesome work, Delightful Joyful Scene and So Gorgeous in every Way !Anonymous Guest 15 May 2012
Moc hezké a navíc toho pána si pamatuji jako strejdu Vendu z Brnastephen smith 15 Sep 2011
Awesom work. Im surr your grandmother probably cried when she got this. AmazingAndrew Dragh 25 Aug 2008
Beautiful work!Sharon Gonzalez 09 May 2008
Wonderful painting, Renata. Wonderful!Mark Saxton 14 Apr 2008
super job.vincent smart 17 Mar 2008
wow...what more can be said?????Margaret Platt 05 Mar 2008
Touching, and wonderful reminiscence.I love his eyes, areal gentleness..Julie Mayser 13 Feb 2008
This is a heartfelt painting, Renata, and beautifully done! A real work of love...Jessica Morgan 27 Jan 2008
I love your painting, and it is very well done. The best kind of tribute that can be done for someone....Claire Wilson 24 Jan 2008
Brilliant Work :)Ben DeBiase 22 Jan 2008
so great so full of life...i love it!David Holcombe 21 Jan 2008
Very nice portrait. He had to be Czech with a name like Vaclav and you had to be Czech with a name like Renata. It's always a lovely way to immortalize someone with a portrait. Long after we are all gone, the portrait will live on as a tribute. Na shledanou.Anonymous Guest 03 Jan 2008
Ahoj Renata! Tento obraz mi vohnal slzy do ci a smomenula som si na svojich starych rodicov.....nadhera! Keep going! Tatianamark jorgenson 01 Jan 2008
beautiful tribute!tim linville 31 Dec 2007
Thank You for YOUR time...and I really like your painting.A most excellent tale of Love that fits with it:)Tabitha Borges 30 Dec 2007
love the rich colors and details...Rob Keller 23 Dec 2007
Well done Renata!!!! Love RobJassy Konopacki 21 Dec 2007
I know how long you spent on this and it turned out really wonderful!craig moline 19 Dec 2007
Beautiful tribute to your loved one.Gayle Taylor 19 Dec 2007
As always, SUPERB!Ginger Lovellette 18 Dec 2007
What a great granddaughter you are! Your grandmother has to appreciate this so much! Great work!Lisa Hill 18 Dec 2007
stunning! I am sure your grandmother is going to absolutely adore this. I didnt realise you havnt been well, are you ok now? xxxxcarlos martins 18 Dec 2007
Great portrait....Penny Myers 17 Dec 2007
Now this is different from most of your work. However, it is just as awesome as the rest.tazda lawson 16 Dec 2007
THIS WILL BE ONE OF MY FAVORITE PORTRAITS...Terry Bullard 16 Dec 2007
very nice Renata, I hope it brings her some joy!Rebecca Mullan 15 Dec 2007
Truly awesome !! What a wonderful gift to your Grandmother Renata, and a lovely tribute to your Granfather. I bet he is smiling and very moved by this.William Boyer 15 Dec 2007
Nice job.Reba McDonald 15 Dec 2007
A great portrait Renata.Jo-Ann Hayden 15 Dec 2007
Great painting. shows much character.Jessica Courtley-Rose 15 Dec 2007
Congrats on top ten..wonderful painting!Brigitte Hintner 15 Dec 2007
Such beautiful portrait of your grandfather .....I know , it's very hard to lose someone who love but good memories never die.....Great work , dear Renata !!!:-)Martha Pennington 15 Dec 2007
Very nice...and a wonderfulg gift.Kelly Smith 15 Dec 2007
This is wonderful! His face is so full of love and kindness. What a splendid gift for your Grandmother. I am sorry for your loss. (((HUGS)))KC CHANG 15 Dec 2007
GREAT WORK!Jan van Baarle 15 Dec 2007
Amazing work!Emily Reed 15 Dec 2007
WONDERFUL PAINTING!Mayme Crouse 14 Dec 2007
what a nice tribute to your Grandfather....greatFrancis Rivera 14 Dec 2007
This is a very nice and memory lasting piece for your grandmother...I'm sorry for your lost...gerry logan 14 Dec 2007
what a super portrait. I am sure your grandma was very proud and your grandad would have loved it fantastic job as alwaysBlonde Blythe 14 Dec 2007
Fantastic portrait--brimming over with tons of personality and character!Carliss Mora 14 Dec 2007
Renata, what a beautiful gift you've created for your grandmother! Also, I'm sorry to know of your loss. These times, unless the grandchild leaves first, is very hard, and forces us to face our own mortality.Jenga 14 Dec 2007
What a beautiful portrait and I am sure your grandmother will love it. It is a very thoughtful and considerate gift.Roz Eve 14 Dec 2007
Sorry to hear of your grandfather. Its a thoughtful gift your giving. The image shows such charactorand personality.Have a loving and happy Christmas from this Shamanic corner.Tahnja Wolter 14 Dec 2007
What a beautiful and loving gift my darling friend. You've done an outstanding portraitMike Beckett 14 Dec 2007
beautifully done! i'm sure it will mean a lot to your grandmother.debbie collier 14 Dec 2007
Beautifully done!!!! Colors are awesome!!!betty luna 14 Dec 2007
my step father was bohiemian, he was my father since I was 1 years old. I was basically raised up old country style. I guess we have a bit in common. My Grandfather & Grandmother are immigrants from Chechoslovakia. I Love your work , Renata.Joanna Jungjohann 14 Dec 2007
magnificent work, may he be at rest, and you at peace with the knowing he is in a better placeSteve Farr 14 Dec 2007
My condolences to you, Renata and your family. This is a wonderful portrait as well as great tribute to your grandfather. ~SSeth Weaver 14 Dec 2007
Wonderful portrait very rich with personality and warmth. Your grandmother will treasure this. I'm sorry for your loss precious Renata but you'll see him one of these days.You have made him immortal with this painting.Bailey Hopper 14 Dec 2007
Wonderful! This will help ease her pain I'm sure knowing that you loved him too.Cathy Jones 14 Dec 2007
Fantastic portrait, and I know how much it will mean to your Grandmother! I love your style Renata!Diana Hume 14 Dec 2007
I'm so sorry for your loss, Renata. Your grandmother will be touched by both the thoughtfulness and the beauty of your portrait and your memory. Take care.Randy Kroll 14 Dec 2007
Excellent work Renata, very well done!jamie winter 14 Dec 2007
oh most awesome. well done Renate wowo !Ambrus Diossy 14 Dec 2007
A wonderful portrait Renata, and beautiful dedication to your Grandfather.Matthew Campbell 14 Dec 2007
beautiful portrait.Barry Huyett 14 Dec 2007
WOW!......this is great art work.....well done.....happy holidays!!Anonymous Guest 14 Dec 2007
What a beautiful gift for your grandmother. Very sorry for your loss, it's hard when you can't be there for your grandmother, but this will mean the world to her.Anonymous Guest 14 Dec 2007
Ohh Renata, what a wonderful and touching tribute to your grandfather!! I know that you grandmother will love and cherish it always! I agree, you do capture people's souls when you paint them. You did an amazing job on this, as you always do with each and every one of your works. I love the glow around him, it's beautiful!! Love you,ChristyxoxoxoKaterina Koukiotis 14 Dec 2007
renata beautiful painting!!so very realistic ,and a beautiful tribute to your grandfather :)mel taylor 14 Dec 2007
Hey Renata.... I'm sorry for your loss. Your portrait must have brightened your grandmother's day! Absolutely beautiful work!! I love the glow around him..... melAnonymous Guest 14 Dec 2007
that is awsome! so lifelike. your work is really great!!Bobby Peacock 14 Dec 2007
So sorry for your loss my friend.BEautiful tribute and painting of him RenataCathy Holford 14 Dec 2007
Wow, that is wonderful. You are so talented with realistic. Your grandmother will surely treasure this all her days.Ted Hammond 14 Dec 2007
Great work! Great tributeannette steens 14 Dec 2007
Of course your grandmother will be very happy with such a painting Renata! It's wonderful!Janet Gioffre Harrington 14 Dec 2007
Beautiful painting, and I'm sure it will bring a smile to your Grandma's face, FOR A LONG TIME, Renata~ it did MINE, and i didn't even know him!!Rebecca Wadle 14 Dec 2007
Very beautiful Renata. I'm sure your grandmother will cherish it.Anonymous Guest 14 Dec 2007
Everything about this is perfect! You capture peoples souls Renata. You are amazing. Much love, and Happy Christmas! xoxo EmilyOlga van Dijk 14 Dec 2007
Renata, you did a beautiful job. What a greatportraiture. I bet your grandma will LOVE it... It's a great gift from a gifted artist! XXX OLGALiz Robinson 14 Dec 2007
This is a wonderful portrait Renata, you're grandmother would be very happy and proud to have this on her wall.Nira Dabush 14 Dec 2007
Renata what a beautiful dedication and portrait you made in memory of your grandfather, for your grandmother.I know she'll love it..it's wonderful. You resemble much him, by the way to my opinion. May he rest in peace..may you never know sorrow in your life.Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 14 Dec 2007
marvellous portrait!!Hui Zhu 14 Dec 2007
marvelous work !!!^o^helen tyralik 14 Dec 2007
wonderful portraitAnonymous Guest 14 Dec 2007
Beautiful painting Love the face and the glasses look so real and so does his lovely blue eyesKaren Cash 14 Dec 2007
BEAUTIFUL work Renata! He looks like a very kindly man.Richard Santos 14 Dec 2007
Incredible work, Renata! Lovely expression and detail! I'm sure your grandfather is lookin' down from heaven and very proud of you!Chris Hoffman 13 Dec 2007
Wonderful tribute to your Grandfather, a kind face you captured excellently.sidney orr 13 Dec 2007
revealing, expressive portrait - might choose a nicer pose.....but... I remember my Dad often in a very similer one...ha!Visionary Imagist 13 Dec 2007
Renata: What a lovely gift of remembrance for your grandmother. I am sure she will be very happy when she sees this portrait. Well done.Louis Vuittonet 13 Dec 2007
Beautiful Workmonique cooper 13 Dec 2007
and what charactor and wisdom in that face!!.. what a wonderful sediment too... i would love someone to do that for me if i was in that situation!!!... He would be very proud of you and your talent!!..now he is imortal for all time!!!... definitly my picture of the day!!!!!Cynthia DeMaio 13 Dec 2007
Amazing work Renata...all the effort and the frustrations paid off...your Grandmother is going to look and be simply amazed at her Grandaughters talent and this paining will bring a smile to her face everytime she looks at this portrait of her husband. Wonderful work my friend. ~Cyn~Ruth Kauffman 13 Dec 2007
Superb portrait work, Renata!! What a nice gester to do for your grandmother. I'm sure she will love having the remembrance!! Merry Christmas, my friend!!Anonymous Guest 13 Dec 2007
Renata, It is very beautiful, babicka will be very happy with it. I am glad I got to see him one last time.Anonymous Guest 13 Dec 2007
OMG He look like my paw pay... Love the colors Kelly EAnonymous Guest 13 Dec 2007
Wow, that is really great work!! Nicely done.