Apache Turns 18: A Painting Surprise for a Milestone Moment—How Apache Became the Star in His SURPRISE Painting
A huge thank you to Christie and Blake for the amazing opportunity to paint Apache. They surprised their dear friend, Michele, with a painting of her number-one guy. Michele, who loves the color purple, was absolutely thrilled!
Here’s what she had to say:
"What Christie didn’t tell you is that I burst into tears when I opened the portrait! You did an amazing job capturing his personality and his little unique characteristics."
Creating Apache’s painting: I received so many photos of this handsome fella, which made for the perfect starting point. While painting, I improvised and created a magical Colorado landscape—blending moments of Apache’s playful water adventures, his hikes through rugged terrain, and his cozy indoor moments. This guy is 100% a Colorado dog! I hope this inspires you to get outdoors and embrace playfulness—jump around, sniff new scents, get your toes wet, and don’t forget a nice little wet-nose kiss ♥
My WHY
You’ll often hear me say this because it truly is my reason. I’ve been given this gift to create, and through my art, so much life and energy are shared. I can’t think of a better way to live—connecting, sharing, and bringing your stories to life. And yes, did I mention I’m a total animal lover myself? So, you got me!
Through emails, photo sharing, and collaboration, this painting came to life, and Apache’s true spirit shines! Happy Birthday Apache ♥
If you’d love a custom portrait that captures the heart and soul of your pet, I’d be honored to create it for you. Let’s bring their story to life together!
Reach out to me info@reneedarling.com
Much love, Renée
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