Tyson

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I’ve been following your journey with this on the forum Helen, and what a terrific conclusion it’s come to. Apart from it being a super portrait of a beloved pet, I love how you have made into a tactile tribute. You will have to let us know your nieces reaction.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 14 Dec 21:32:59

I've also followed your story on the forum, you have done a fantastic portrait of Tyson, your niece will be very grateful for the work you have put into this portrait of her beloved pet.

Posted by Denise Cat on Tue 15 Dec 08:05:55

That’s a very special portrait. I love the tactile idea. It’s going to be treasured.

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Tue 15 Dec 08:25:24

I've been following progress too. A lovely thought and especially for the children. A brilliant painting.

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 15 Dec 09:54:45

The little girls (3 and 6 I think) saw it on Sunday, and both shrieked ,' TYSON!!!!!!'. Made my day :-)

Posted by Helen Martell on Tue 15 Dec 11:20:26

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14/12/2020

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My niece's dog Tyson. Sadly he passed away in August. The painting inclused some of Tysons ashes, which was a bit of a challenge, but I was happy to do this. My neice has two young children, so I made the painting touchable - the ashes cover the whole of the dog, but the nose and the eyes have a thicker concentration (mixed with sculpture gel)). The picture is varnished several times, so that the little ones can touch his face.

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Helen Martell

I've been painting (acrylics) for about 12 years, after going on a painting day with my mother. I guess I've always been creative (it's in the family genes), not always with paint. Over the decade it started mainly with pet portraits, as word got around my workplace that my stuff wasn't too bad..…

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