Me and My Shadow

Oct 24, 2008

“Me and My Shadow”
Commission for Laura Schwabel

I had great fun painting this memory for Laura. This is a painting her sister and her in their annual Summer attire: bikinis and keds. It’s a Christmas gift for her Mom…….ssh.

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  1. Laura on December 23, 2008 at 6:36 pm

    Michelle, I sent this link to my sister and she loves the painting already! We would like to commission you to do another one for my dad. I will get with you when we pick out the photo.

    Thanks again, you did a fantastic job!

    Smiles,
    Laura



  2. Susan on December 23, 2008 at 6:36 pm

    Hi!
    Thanks so much for commenting on my blog while I was at the MacNamara Foundation for six weeks. Being around a group of highly educated, very articulate, and totally accomplished, professional artists can be a bit intimidating. Thankfully the nice comments on my blog lent me the support and encouragement to hold me head up and create all day…every day…and to interact with everyone there. The experience was so meaningful on so many levels. I learned so much about art, career possibilities, and also myself. I can’t wait to share more with you!
    Susan



  3. Michel McNinch on December 29, 2008 at 9:30 pm

    Thanks Laura. I am so glad you and your sister like the painting. I can’t wait to hear what your mom had to say.



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