Monday, June 16, 2008

Custom Canvas for Cole...Arty Girlz Submission for "hint of pink" the flower in the mongoose's hair and the second piece's balloon....

On Cole's First Birthday last year I started a new tradition...to create a special canvas for him on each Birthday....

The second photo below is his first Birthday canvas....I get commissioned to work on these with clients and it's fun to work on these for Cole...

This year I created a special one incorporating all of his most favorite things....

Minnie his dog, the mongoose, a monkey, cake, balloons, the monster truck he carries everywhere.... and cake of course....oh yeah and hats...he is addicted to hats...lol....

I will finish all the details of this piece and also use it in designing the Birthday invites....

If you would like to commission one of these you can see more information by clicking on the photos.........

Have a wonderful day!

Cheers,
Diana

23 comments:

Candace Trew Camling said...

these are adorable. They remind me of Claudine Hellmuth a bit, only with your style and more color!

Anonymous said...

Cole looks so happy with his stuff. neat painting.

Lisa M Griffin said...

What a lovely piece and great way to remember with fondness what his favorite things were with each passing year. Fun and sweet as always!

Julie Allain said...

Oh they are wonderful Diana and what a gift!!

WOW!!!

Thanks for joining in with the Arty Girlz challenge once again xxx

Anonymous said...

what a great keepsake Diana. Cole will love these as he grows.

Anonymous said...

Hi Diana,
These are my favorite. I love that you incorporate all his favorite things for the year.

Monika said...

wonderful and a good idea to show all his favorite things

mueppi said...

Deine Karten sind wunderschön gestaltet!

NANCY LEFKO said...

you are such a wonderful Mom !!! what a great thing for Cole to enjoy through the years....

BTW...I have made many ACEO's in the past, actually when I first began collage work....soon I found the small size so restrictive...I guess I like to SPREAD OUT :) But you're right, they DO sell...so maybe I should pop off a few :)

Have a wonderful day, friend !!!

Dawn said...

What a precious keepsake for your son, all his favourite things on one page - what more could a little boy ask for!!

Beautiful....

Crissi Harvey said...

wow these are so cool wonderful idea and such a lovely keep sake.

Thanks for joining in withe the Arty Girlz challenge.

crissi xx

Heather Robinson said...

Your custom pieces are amazing, Diana! Cole looks like one happy birthday boy. Great use of vibrant colour! ... a trademark of yours!

Shaz said...

these are fab, your son will love them!

Barbara Hagerty said...

FABULOUS, Diana! I love your work! Always makes me smile! Lucky Cole to have you for a mum!

Kelly said...

These are too cute!!!

Archie and Melissa said...

hi diana!
both canvases are wonderful! what a wonderful gift for the whole family to cherish and look forward to every year.
you are the best mom! your family is so lucky to have you!
xo
melissa

Honor said...

These are gorgeous and I think it's a wonderful idea and gift that you're going to do one each year. I'll have to keep that in mind soon... heehee! ;-)

Kath Stewart said...

Fab creations Diana and what a great idea - cherish those memories

Bastelkueken`s Kreative Welt aus Alsdorf said...

Your creation ist fantastic - cool look

Bev said...

Wow! Wonderful work!!

marianne said...

These are very cool. The one on Cole's 1st birthday is so sweet!

Erum Tasneem said...

Lovely! Your painting's great!!!

Laura Kirste Campbell said...

Delightfully fresh and very special!

 
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