Wilma's Last Day

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That's a lovely gift for your friend - and what an amazing age for a dog!; peace & love, God bless, Andy 🙂❤️

Posted by Andrew Smith on Sun 25 Aug 08:38:34

It hurt reading that Heather. So sad when a loved pet passes on. A really touching portrait. Lovely work.

Posted by Jim Morris on Sun 25 Aug 08:46:43

Lots of emotion in an excellent painting.

Posted by Stephen Kelly on Sun 25 Aug 08:54:26

A great painting Heather, your friend will treasure it, and it’s a beautiful personal reminder of the good times with a wonderful pet.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Sun 25 Aug 08:54:29

What a fabulous gift for your friend Heather she will appreciate this portrait very much I'm sure. So sad to lose our old friends.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Sun 25 Aug 09:21:24

Arrr bless, a gorgeous painting, memories for ever.

Posted by Lesley Hardy on Sun 25 Aug 09:57:01

I'm sure you're friend will love it. Our pets bring us such joy in life and such sadness when they pass. God bless.

Posted by Dawn Halliwell on Sun 25 Aug 10:01:07

Sad story but amazing painting, Heather, fantastic fur.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Sun 25 Aug 10:35:15

What a poignant, interesting story Heather. Such a sad little face but the eyes are full of intelligence and you have painted her beautifully, especially her fur. Feel as if I can reach out and touch it. Your friend will be over the moon with this.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Sun 25 Aug 10:37:31

Lovely painting Heather . So sad.

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Sun 25 Aug 11:46:35

Great work Heather but how sad, you've captured a rather doleful look in her eyes that almost brings a lump to the throat.

Posted by Russell Edwards on Sun 25 Aug 12:45:36

A beautiful portrait Heather, you're friend will be very touched that you've done this for her and I'm sure she will treasure it.

Posted by Karen Paul on Sun 25 Aug 13:03:33

What a beautiful gift!

Posted by Margaret Nisbet on Sun 25 Aug 13:46:04

May she rest in supreme peace, and may your superb painting bring everlasting joy to her carers. Beautiful story, dear Heather.

Posted by Thalia Stones on Sun 25 Aug 14:22:03

Oh Heather this is such a touching and moving story, your portrait of Wilma will I'm sure touch everyone's heart, your painting is a lovely tribute to a wonderful little dog and I'm sure your friend will just love it, 😃

Posted by Linda Drury on Sun 25 Aug 15:57:12

Heather, this is such a beautiful painting of a beautiful dog. Such soulful eyes and terrific fur. I'm sure that your friend will be overwhelmed by your generous gift.

Posted by Carolyn Parkinson on Sun 25 Aug 16:35:56

Great painting and sentiments Heather,

Posted by James Hamilton on Sun 25 Aug 17:41:01

What a touching story and a thoughtful gift for your friend. I’m sure she will treasure it.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Sun 25 Aug 19:04:34

A lovely sentiment Heather, very touching story. I would take a box of tissues with you.....

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sun 25 Aug 19:53:03

It’s all been said and I can’t say it better. It will mean so much more in a painting than a photo. Lovely.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Sun 25 Aug 20:48:43

Thank you everyone for your comments, really appreciate everyone taking time out to write.

Posted by Heather Love on Mon 26 Aug 07:50:26

The face expression says more than thousand words. An absolutely stunning painting, Heather!

Posted by Detlev Bucks on Mon 26 Aug 08:33:56

Such a beautiful gift, Heather...such an expressive little face.. So moving that it was on her last day. 😔🐾🐾

Posted by Chandra Ward on Tue 27 Aug 14:37:17

An amazing painting - wonderful rendition of the fur. I lost my cat last about 10 days ago and also felt a need to paint him. Hope it helped you as mush as it did me.

Posted by Ceri Jones on Tue 27 Aug 15:27:19

A beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl sensitively done.. made my eyes leak as I've recently lost my old girl. Am sure your friend will treasure this always.

Posted by Lesley Peters on Tue 27 Aug 21:01:00

You captured the sadness in your lovely painting and story Heather and I think that’s the sign of a fine talent.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Sun 08 Sep 08:52:29

Beautiful, expressive painting Heather and a fitting tribute to Wilma

Posted by Anjana Cawdell on Fri 20 Sep 12:57:03

this brought a tear to my eye, such a lovely thought and painting x

Posted by Ellisa Hague on Sun 22 Sep 16:10:12

8 or 18. It's never long enough for our faithful friends. I did a similar thing when we lost our beloved Charlie, a Cavalier. It still hurts even now to think of him (18 years on). A beautiful portrait Heather.

Posted by Pete Batho on Wed 25 Sep 14:12:02

Thanks very much for your comments on my paintings Heather, however, your whole gallery is so impressive!! I love your textures and attention to detail. Superb!

Posted by Bob Singfield on Mon 07 Oct 05:55:26

I feel very flattered to receive a comment from such a talented artist. This is spectacular 🤗🤗🤗

Posted by Tracy Richardson on Sat 12 Oct 15:38:38

This breaks my heart. But it is so beautiful and poignant.

Posted by Julie Wilson on Sun 27 Oct 09:39:31

you are very gifted for animal painting, Heather. Beautiful tribute to a dying companion.

Posted by jacques stern on Thu 31 Oct 21:22:12

So tender and melancholy painting

Posted by Yaroslav Badradinov on Wed 06 Nov 11:34:04

You have immense talent and skills Heather such a lovely painting

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Sun 24 Nov 09:56:07

Really beautiful painting Heather

Posted by Clare Howell on Sun 08 Dec 12:40:12

Beautiful painting.

Posted by Kinga Chowdhry on Sat 14 Dec 11:14:32

A very beautiful piece of art Heather, love it

Posted by Tony Compton on Thu 20 Feb 21:12:57

This is lovely! You have really caught the gentleness in the eyes! Brilliant!

Posted by Stacey Brooker on Fri 28 Feb 08:37:35

Such a heart- renching story, your friend will love this portrait, & have happy memories, I'm sure

Posted by Sharon Spradbury on Fri 28 Feb 21:46:15

I think your friend is going to love this painting very much.

Posted by Sandi Vince on Mon 09 Mar 13:40:46

I am quite sure your friend will treasure this portrait. It's full of love and character; and the eyes are so soulful. It is a wonderful portrait... I would love a dog myself, but I fear I am too 'feeble' to handle a German Shepherd now! John

Posted by John Walker on Mon 06 Apr 23:40:20

Excellent painting Heather, your friend must be thrilled with it . Lovely memories for her. Gill

Posted by Gillian Dix on Wed 20 May 16:38:47

I have just seen this truly beautiful and heart-breaking painting. What a wonderful memorial for a lovely dog. You are clearly multi-talented.

Posted by Kylia Eastwell on Thu 09 Jul 21:08:13

Great work Heather.

Posted by Bryan Hammond on Sun 19 Jul 07:30:07

Oh this is so sad me and the wife have been through it a few times but it always hurts! This is truly wonderful and your whole gallery is absolutely superb! Way out of my league! A true talent.

Posted by William Jones on Sun 02 Aug 08:17:21

I have been looking for pictures of dogs and came across this picture. I just had to write and say what an amazing and beautifuly painted picture.

Posted by Keith Matthews on Sun 23 Aug 17:54:17

You're work is so well received and rightly so Heather

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Tue 06 Oct 12:47:40

You are 'some beginner' Heather. I love dogs, and this is a touching study. So well painted; you have captured something in the eyes; something which makes us wonder just how much they really know. Happy New Year. John

Posted by John Walker on Thu 31 Dec 00:10:04

I read each and every one of the comments. Having lost my dachshund Lucy in 1999, it is a painful alive memory. Your work is simply magnificent. The eyes say it all. Sadness and love all reflected there, she seems to know her fate. Beautiful.

Posted by Sunil Mehta on Thu 14 Jan 13:08:37

Lovely Heather it's so sad when they get old it's heartbreaking.

Posted by Dennis Roberts on Tue 09 Mar 14:45:01

Very sweet!

Posted by Alexandra Lavizzari on Wed 10 Mar 08:17:37

I can see in she's eyes. ¡ Great wor !

Posted by Olga D. on Thu 18 Mar 20:04:33

Cuanto transmiten esos ojitos, un precioso trabajo Heather. Transmite cariño y dolor por su pérdida. Se les quiere tanto. Eres una gran artista con mucha sensibilidad. Muchas gracias por tu comentario. 😊❤

Posted by Olga D. on Tue 08 Jun 13:05:02

What an excellent painting and such a wonderful tribute to a life.

Posted by Karen James on Wed 07 Jul 11:04:59

Love the dog.

Posted by Peter Hausamann on Wed 14 Jul 11:27:23

That is just so poignant 💔 beautifully painted

Posted by Aisling Kiernan on Thu 24 Feb 20:08:22

Wonderful portrait...

Posted by PogArt Ti on Tue 15 Nov 22:34:58

Wow, a real gut wrencher, so beautifully done.

Posted by Jo Baker on Sat 07 Jan 14:18:10

Heather, just the title of this work touched me as I recognized that look you captured so well, so real, too sad, so heart wrenching, when we look into our pet’s eyes and know it is done. You caught that.

Posted by Cory Davis on Thu 04 May 12:28:47

Beautiful painting Heather. You have caught the emotion in her eyes. Lovely memory

Posted by Christine Shaw on Tue 24 Oct 19:21:57

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Bit of a sad painting. This lovely little dog had to be put to sleep at 18yrs old and I have painted this from a photograph taken on her last day. My colleague and good friend does not know I have painted this so I hope she will like it. Wilma had lots of stories to tell as she was very well known at Battersea Dogs & Cats home which is where she was rescued from. She brought Battersea to so many people. From helping thousands of dogs and cats by raising millions of pounds (she was always the “big guns” in their appeals) to opening buildings and meeting the Queen - to appearing on CNN multiple times - once actually predicting the markets (yes really!) on a Business News show . Wilma will always be remembered as a very special little terrier..

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Heather Love

I started to paint 4.5 years ago. I use acrylics and oils and mainly canvas on board and most of my portraits are 38 cms x 60 cms or thereabouts. Am still very much a beginner but really enjoying the process and learning every step of the way! I go to art class once a week which is great. I…

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