Renoir redos

Remember the Renoir commissions that mysteriously disappeared in the mail? Well, they never resurfaced so I painted them again. I debated over whether I should use the ones I painted last time as reference or use the print outs I had of the original Renoirs. I opted to look at the original paintings. I knew they wouldn't be exactly the same, but at least I was starting at the same point. I was happy with how they came out and my customer is happy too. I am now an expert at every detail in these paintings. I need to go to the MFA soon and see the real ones in person.

Mysterious disappearance

I was debating whether or not to post this, but perhaps the right person may see it.

The two Renoir commissioned paintings from my previous post never made it to their new home. The paintings were mailed over the holidays and when the box arrived at its destination, it had been opened and was empty.

Is that bizarre or what? Luckily the box was insured, but still very, very bizarre. And I have a very disappointed customer.

So if you happen to see anyone trying to sell some Renoir knock offs out there, can you let me know?

Romance is in the air

After Renoir's Dance at the Bougival

12" by 6"

Oil with a palette knife on canvas
MIA

After Renoir's Grand Canal, Venice

9" by 12"

Oil with a palette knife on canvas
MIA

I had so much fun painting my mini masters ornament series that I was thrilled when someone saw my work at Custom Art Framing and Gallery 9 and asked if I would paint two small Renoirs on commission. She saw these two paintings at the MFA in Boston and it sparked an idea to give them as a thank you gift in return for a trip to Italy that her friend planned for them next week. Nice!

Today also marks Polo and my 10th wedding anniversary so romance is definitely in the air!

Mini masterpieces for your tree

I bought 4 of these gold frames last year at Crate and Barrel. I wish I had bought more because I can't find them this year. They are perfect for my teeny tiny mini masters. If you happen to see them anywhere, please let me know!

teeny tiny mini masters

These tiny paintings are only about 2" by 3' each based on... well I hope you can tell which famous paintings these were based on. Do you have a favorite painting?

I also have some teeny tiny ornament frames all ready to frame these up so why not hang some teeny tiny mini masters on your tree this year in celebration of your love of art? Will post again once they are framed up.