Grandmere

Think I should paint the bird out? Thanks for your feedback Steve, hope you have been well : )

The bird is part of Garmdma, so of course it should stay (i can just relate the the cat and wine better). They haven’t got me yet!

If you knew my Grandmere you would know why it was so important to find a spot for Petie-Baby (the bird) : )

very nice, but as the cat is waiting to eat the bird.. I would have put a dog in the background, waiting to eat the cat!

Dogbreath…! Glad to see you are running on a full tank as usual : ) Maybe I should start a series… a little white bullterrier after the cat, after the bird…

love it what can i say the colours are great

Love this I love the bird too !

yeahoo – finally someone loves the bird!

Your Grandma looks like a wonderful woman! Beautiful colours!

Thank You Miss Milly – truth be know she was a TOUGH cookie!

Are you sure this is your grandma? This looks just like my grandma? Beautiful picture and colors.

hey, this is very nice! love the motive, and the pattern on the woman’s dress is amazing! nice choice of colors.

these colors are wonderful! and I like the bird too- very cute.
If you’re looking for suggestions- the only thing i’d recommend is doing some more detail work on the hand that’s holding the wine-glass (it looks a little stumpy as it is).
and if you’re not looking for a critique.. then my apologies, and feel free to delete!

really like this one fantastic painting very skilled young lady

she had lots of love to give you can tell! you should do book illustrations- this one is fab!

I really should say THANKS! Wow this got quite a few comments, thank you everyone, also for all the feedback re improvements etc… and illustrate a book, don’t flatter me so!

Cool what fun!

This so lovely, I love it…the colours the feeling, the kitty …its gorgeous. YOu are now on my fav list….

She looks like a hoot! Love everything in it, especially the red wine in hand

Thanks Susan!

This is a visual treat with great colors and patterns. Very happy work. Great job Carmen.

Thank you Seth!

love it!..bird, cat, wine..oh and Grandma!

Hi Pete, thanks for your comment – it was a fun one to paint!

love it !

How beautiful!!

I love your Grandma, too.

Wonderful photo. That smile. Her dress is just adorable. Glass of wine too. Very nice memories you must have of her.

Beautifully done Carmen

Your work is outstanding!
What a fantastic painter you are. :-)

And I would leave the bird juuuuust where it is.
Brings a necessary playfulness to this.
:-)

I have a Grandmère … I had two but one died … this is beautiful :) so much like my Mémé in France … thanks :) x x x

Rough Diamond – thank you! You obviously relate. I only had one, she was on my Dad’s side, a tough cookie with a heart of gold. Thanks so much, your comment made me smile.

Oh, she looks spunky and so full of life. I love your style. And thank you for your comments on mine.

great work.. have you seen my “the Fat girl painting”?
love this art work of yours.

very cute i like this one great work

So joyful,beautiful …and I love «Petit baby»

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE it…

lovely!

Wonderful capturing of your Grandmother and an excellent piece! Well done!

love her.. so much I want one!!

Wow, love it …all these beatiful details …..just amazing , Carmen !!!

Thank you to everyone who has commented on this painting! I can’t believe, but am thrilled at the overwhelming response I have received. Thank You! (And Shall, your’e welcome to purchase!)

What a great image. I love the primitive feel of the figures, and the splashy colors are very cheerful!

Thank You Clarissa… it took me a while to work out your comment (the three figure thing threw me)!

Wonderfull colours, and funny, love the pearls.

Thanks Mariette! Love your work too.

love this…the cat straining to see the bird and her warm cddle…magical

this is still my favourite! more of the fat ladies please!

well carmen I will comment on this one not just to help you get to your 6ooo comments goal but because it is completely GORGEOUS!!!!!!!

Jade and I like this the best. We also want to thank you for your fairy story. Jade wants to know if you can paint a fairy to go with your story and then post it on your site . Jade is going to do one for you. Thank you. Billy and Jade.

This is such a sweet portrait. Seems like your grandmother was a lively, outgoing type of person. I love the cat messing with the birdcage and the strong colors!

This is fantastic Carmen!!! Extra special since its from memory!!! you are so talented! Sorry i missed a few of your works, I was so busy this holiday..Hope you had a good one and I hope you will have a great New Year!

this is brilliant…I want that hair and that dress!

Full of life….

_Thanks everyone for your comments! Billylee, you would need to copy that story back to me because it’s faded from my mind. And sure, I am happy to paint the fairy for Jade!

Beautiful! Would be great to submit for Mum = Mum 2 Art competition at www.creativemums.com.au
for the Manly Arts Festival 2008 – If you are in Australia!
The theme is about the special female bond, the realisation that you have been brought into this world by a line of mothers before you. CHECK it out!

She reminds me of that huge paper mache (is that how u spell it?) mama in the Art gallery of WA, my kids used to give her leg a hug every time we visited, wonderful image