Bess - SOLD

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I painted this for a friend of mine who lost her hugely-loved Bess, really suddenly, a year ago, as a gift; it now hangs in pride of place in her home, still loved to bits; I'd love to hear what you think? Love and God bless, Andy 😊

Posted by Andrew Smith on Mon 19 Apr 14:54:54

This is excellent, Andy - it's hard to paint something black, but you've done a great job with adding in blues and purples. It looks very convincing, and the eyes are superb.

Posted by Jan Rossington on Mon 19 Apr 16:46:54

Thank you Jan; that's really lovely; reflective feedback; much appreciated! Love and God bless, Andy 😊x

Posted by Andrew Smith on Mon 19 Apr 17:58:07

Absolutely stunning, Andy. So life-like, I could have so easily have mistaken this for a photo. The texture of the dogs coat is amazing, how you have caught the layers of the dogs hair around its neck area. Congratulations Andy, the best dog portrait I have seen. Well done, in the colours and movements. The eyes are so beautiful too. 🤗❤️xx

Posted by Jacqueline Bartram on Mon 19 Apr 18:16:29

A beautiful dog portrait, Andrew! I love the sheen you have achieved on Bess's coat and the touches of violet on her muzzle. She certainly looks a much loved pet and what a wonderful gift too.

Posted by Anne Fletcher on Mon 19 Apr 18:20:52

Thank you Jacqueline for that wonderful extended response and feedback; much appreciated! Love and God bless, Andy 😊xxx

Posted by Andrew Smith on Mon 19 Apr 19:23:20

Thank you Jan; that's really lovely feedback and her owner tells me she can't stop looking at it! Love and God bless, Andy 😊x

Posted by Andrew Smith on Mon 19 Apr 19:24:29

Love the angle and a great expressive pet portrait, no wonder she loves it

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 20 Apr 06:49:16

Thank you, dear Heather! Love and God bless, Andy 😊❤

Posted by Andrew Smith on Tue 20 Apr 07:22:21

Love those faithful eyes and the pose Andy. The colouring is very good too. I’m not surprised the owners love it so much.

Posted by Katy Dean on Tue 20 Apr 07:47:54

Thank you, dear Katy, for those lovely comments and feedback! Love and God bless, Andy 😊❤

Posted by Andrew Smith on Tue 20 Apr 07:55:00

I really like how you managed to portray Bess as old and vulnerable here Andrew. I enjoy the versatility of your art and I’m sure the recipients will always treasure this painting. God bless🌈🌈

Posted by Carole Kelly on Tue 20 Apr 09:26:16

Thank you, dear Carole! it worked out incredibly well, with a great deal of love going into it; as always. wonderful feedback; you really have a great gift of encouragement; fantastic! Much love and God bless, Andy 😊❤xx

Posted by Andrew Smith on Tue 20 Apr 16:02:57

Why do I paint? Art touches the heart when words are not enough Therefore I paint With love To speak to you 🙂🥰🙏🏻🕊🌹

Posted by Andrew Smith on Thu 01 Jun 06:36:09

Hang on Studio Wall

19/04/2021

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In memory of a much-loved black labrador; acrylic on bamboo paper; 16 x 12

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Andrew Smith

I’ve always loved water, its movement, its colour, its power. I had the privilege of working as a hydrologist for nine years before ordination, necessarily but enjoyably observing the movement of water in full flow or even in floods. That was thirty years ago but my love for moving water has not…

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