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Title: The most fabulous auction win...
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on January 01, 2012, 17:34:00 PM
The boys' portrait kindly donated by the extremely talented Raymond Strange (Kirst's OH).

As you know I've had cause to complain about my other auction wins, bed too small, mirror too true to life  :naughty:

But this....

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z202/Lucas_Riley/168800x600.jpg)

Is absolutely amazing, I'm thrilled to bits. It's soooo lifelike and I can really see their personalities shine through  :Luv: I love it!  :wow:

It's also mahoosive - I was expecting A4 size and couldn't believe it when I picked it up from my sisters (Kirst very kindly delivered it but I was working).

Here's Lu demonstrating the scale...

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z202/Lucas_Riley/171800x600-2.jpg)

Lu looks a lot darker here as you can only see the back of him - the front of him is a much lighter dusky grey which has been captured perfectly.

I love it, I love it, I love it  :wow:

Massive thanks to Raymond Strange for such a generous and special donation  :)
Title: Re: The most fabulous auction win...
Post by: Angiew on January 01, 2012, 17:36:04 PM
gosh its fab!

Title: Re: The most fabulous auction win...
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on January 01, 2012, 17:38:04 PM
wow - that is fabulous!  ;D
Title: Re: The most fabulous auction win...
Post by: Kirst on January 01, 2012, 17:38:47 PM
Ray says you are very welcome - he really enjoyed doing it! :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: The most fabulous auction win...
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on January 01, 2012, 17:42:53 PM
Ray says you are very welcome - he really enjoyed doing it! :hug: :hug:

I really can't thank him (and you) enough. It's way, way, way past my expectations - and I was expecting it to be good having seen his other work. I'm beaming everytime I look at it  :)

 :thanks: :thanks: :thanks:
Title: Re: The most fabulous auction win...
Post by: Dawn F on January 01, 2012, 18:28:37 PM
that is fab and very quick!!!  what a hidden talent Mr Kirst!
Title: Re: The most fabulous auction win...
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on January 01, 2012, 18:39:03 PM
That's great.  :wow:  I'm so glad you like it Helen (smiles through clenched teeth) and I don't bear any grudge about you  out-bidding me on this item in the final seconds of the auction.  :innocent:  Honestly.  :naughty:
Title: Re: The most fabulous auction win...
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 01, 2012, 18:45:50 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: at Carol

I would really like to see a straight on shot of it please
Title: Re: The most fabulous auction win...
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on January 01, 2012, 18:57:49 PM
Snooze you lose Carol  :naughty:

Gill - I tried a straight on shot but it had the reflection from the living room lights in it like chinese lanterns! I'll take one during the daylight with the lights off but my shifts at the moment mean I go to work in the dark and come home in the dark so will have to wait for my rest days!
Title: Re: The most fabulous auction win...
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 01, 2012, 19:09:54 PM
Forgot about reflections but when you have time that would be great, thanks  ;D
Title: Re: The most fabulous auction win...
Post by: den22 on January 01, 2012, 20:55:16 PM
Wow that really is a fantastic potrait  :) :)



Denise
Xxx
Title: Re: The most fabulous auction win...
Post by: Rosella moggy on January 01, 2012, 22:23:57 PM
 :omg:

That is so special  :wow: :wow: :wow:
Title: Re: The most fabulous auction win...
Post by: maryas on January 02, 2012, 17:33:41 PM
 :wow: :wow:

Helen that's fantastic - must say, you got the best Auction win.  :Luv2: :hug:

Mary
Title: Re: The most fabulous auction win...
Post by: thekittensmittens on January 03, 2012, 02:00:58 AM
that is one brilliant picture :wow:
Im now a tiny weeny bit Jealous and will be putting some money away for next years auction :evillaugh:
Title: Re: The most fabulous auction win...
Post by: JackSpratt on January 03, 2012, 09:59:47 AM
That's ace!!
Title: Re: The most fabulous auction win...
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on January 03, 2012, 12:23:45 PM
OMG that is awesome .... there really are some very talented people about aren't there.  Sadly I aint one of em!   :rofl: