Thursday, 28 October 2010

A Very Special Get-Together!


It's #1 hi-jacking the blog again, but I am not going to talk about horses today (just wait until tomorrow!). I just lived a moment of intense emotion that I wanted to share with my blogging friends. But let me first go back a month... Yuu-Chan had just gone to the Bridge and the sadness was overwhelming. As I thought about my blogging friends who had lost their beloved companions, I of course thought of our friend Max. One thought led to another and I found myself sending an email to Kathleen Coy who had created the "Maxterpiece." After a few messages going back and forth, I had commissioned portraits of both Yuu-Chan and also Sen-Chan (who left us in January 2009). The amazing thing, I realised, was that Kathleen lived in Iowa, and I was heading there in a few weeks....

And this afternoon, I came back to my hotel from the World Percheron Congress to meet Kathleen who hand-delivered the two portraits to me! It was such a joy to meet her and the portraits are absolutely stunning!

She has captured the essence of them both so beautifully!


The artist with her work!

Sen-Chan


Yuu-Chan


And with a truly delighted me!


And that was not all! I actually got to meet CLOUD, The Wonder Dog!!!!!



That really was a treat!

Thank you, Kathleen, for these fabulous portraits that so well capture the souls of two very special boys. They will hang in my bedroom back home in France.

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35 comments:

  1. Sagira28 October 2010 at 22:56

    Wow...those are just beautiful!

    You got to meet CLOUD???? How cool!

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  2. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!28 October 2010 at 23:07

    OMD!

    Woo got to meet CLOUD THE WONDERDOG!!

    I'm sooooo furry jealous....

    Now, Mom wants to paw something:

    OMD - I started leaking as soon as I saw the post and the pics and the text and EVERYTHING!

    From the moment you wrote me Kat was going to do them, I KNEW they would be special - and as I watched her sharing them in progress, she confirmed AGAIN what we all knew: there's some talent in them there fingers ;-)

    Thanks for sharing them!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra, The Golden Khousins, and the Smiling Mom
    PeeEssWoo: Hi Tommy! #1 met CLOUD!

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  3. Amy & the house of cats28 October 2010 at 23:34

    Wow what a wonderful thing - those portraits are amazing! And to meet the artist makes it even more special.

    We don't know Cloud (who appears to be quite famous) but he is a cutie!

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  4. Clive28 October 2010 at 23:53

    We were so happy for you reading this, #1. Kathleen's portraits are superb. She captured both cats so well and how wonderful to actually get to meet her in person and Cloud too.

    That was such a marvellous idea you had and so fantastic that you were able to receive them in person from Kat.

    best wishes
    Murray's Mom

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  5. Marlene28 October 2010 at 23:59

    Oh how wonderful! Those are fantastic portraits of Yuu-chan and Sen-chan! So lucky to meet the artist and to have such lovely mementos.

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  6. Sparkle29 October 2010 at 00:01

    Those portraits of Sen-Chan and Yuu-Chan are amazing! And how great that you got to pick them up in person and meet Kathleen (and Cloud). It's the extra-added bonus to your trip!

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  7. Anonymous29 October 2010 at 00:36

    Such talent - those are beautiful!

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  8. Gemini and Ichiro29 October 2010 at 00:43

    Oh those are wonderful! What a great treat!!!!

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  9. Angel Ginger Jasper29 October 2010 at 01:00

    Oh my cat they are stunning and to actualy pick them up in person is fabulous.. The smiles say it all..Hugs GJ xx

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  10. Angel Simba29 October 2010 at 01:34

    What a wonderful tribute to your two wonderful boy kitties. And being able to meet Kathleen and pick them up in person ! Wow.

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  11. Kathleen Coy29 October 2010 at 01:34

    It was so wonderful to meet and visit with you in person today, #1. Your boys were a joy to paint, and I hope the portraits bring you many, many years of happiness.

    Love,
    Kathleen and Cloud

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  12. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥29 October 2010 at 02:26

    Wow - those portraits are awesome. But we are not surprised. Kathleen does such beautiful work. We are so jealous that you not only got those beautiful paintings, but you also got to meet both Kathleen and Cloud!!! We should have figured out a way to get to Iowa.

    We can't wait to see the paintings hanging in your home.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  13. Cory29 October 2010 at 03:38

    This is so wonderful and special. Not only are the portraits gorgeous, you get to meet in person to receive them...and get woofie kisses too!!!!

    purrrrrr....

    Cory

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  14. san29 October 2010 at 03:41

    The portraits are marvellous.What a great prize!


    san and the amigos

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  15. the many Bs29 October 2010 at 03:44

    those are beautiful portraits! how wonderful that you got to meet the artist and pick them up personally. Cloud looks like a nice pup too.

    woofs.

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  16. Kari29 October 2010 at 04:30

    Breathtakingly beautiful portraits. How wonderful it will be to awaken in the morning and see such joyful paintings and recall all of the happy memories. Heaven.

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  17. Two French Bulldogs29 October 2010 at 04:34

    So beautiful and how special to meet the artist
    Benny & Lily

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  18. dArtagnan Rumblepurr/Diego Hamlet Moonfur29 October 2010 at 08:14

    What amazing work she's done, it really captures them!

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  19. Linda29 October 2010 at 08:29

    How great that a shared love of animals on the Internet can lead to wonderful meetings, loving gifts and new friendships! The portraits are beautiful and Cloud is a sweetie!

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  20. Daisy29 October 2010 at 13:14

    The portraits are gorgeous! And how wonderful that you got to meet the artist, too!

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  21. Teddy Westlife29 October 2010 at 13:15

    That is just awesome. What great pictures.

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  22. Forever Foster29 October 2010 at 15:12

    Oh my goodness. They are absolutely stunning.

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  23. Hannah and Lucy29 October 2010 at 15:14

    The delight on your face in the last photo with Kathleen and Cloud was such a joyful thing to see and no wonder the paintings are beautiful.
    You'll be able to say good morning and good night to your precious boys and sleep under their watchful eyes every day when you are at home.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx and mum Sue

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  24. Cat with a Garden29 October 2010 at 15:38

    The portraits are gorgeous. We know how much #1 loved Max's portrait and we are happy to hear she treated herself to such fine works of art.

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  25. Chrissie29 October 2010 at 16:06

    #1, those are BEAUTIFUL and really captured the boys well. I could see them! What a wonderful gift Kathleen has and delivery in person just adds that extra bit of joy. Yay!

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  26. Niamh29 October 2010 at 16:16

    We don't even have words to describe how beautiful those portraits are. Amazing.

    Your friends,
    Niamh & Ambrose

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  27. Milo and Alfie Marshall29 October 2010 at 17:18

    The portraits are really beautiful. I know how very special they will be to you too ~ they are far more than canvas and paint. When my beloved siamese cat Henry died (1985 ~ 2004) I had a portrait of him made to hang. It sits on the wall behind my desk as I type and I feel Henry's presence and love when I look at it ~ it brings me great comfort.
    I hope your beautiful portraits bring you comfort too.

    Jan
    (Milo and Alfie's mom)

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  28. JB's Big and Small Worlds29 October 2010 at 19:03

    Those are amazing and special portraits!
    --JB

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  29. Katnip Lounge29 October 2010 at 20:38

    Those are absolutely wonderful!
    MomKat Trish

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  30. Carolyon29 October 2010 at 23:34

    What lovely pictures! A great remembrance!

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  31. Anzu30 October 2010 at 03:10

    Wow ! You are so luck ♪
    Those portraits are excellent !!
    (*ﾟ▽ﾟﾉﾉﾞ☆☆

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  32. The WriggleButts30 October 2010 at 21:14

    What lovely paintings!!!

    Ane

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  33. Goldie, Shade and Banshee5 November 2010 at 11:11

    What beautiful portraits!! So very special.

    (hugs)

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  34. The Life of Riley5 November 2010 at 20:27

    The portraits of Sen-Chan and Yuu-Chan are wonderful, and such a great way to remember and honour your cats.

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  35. The Life of Riley5 November 2010 at 20:30

    Cloud,

    You have such a talented mom. I'm glad you were able to share the moment and see how happy your mom's paintings made #1 .

    Woofs,
    Riley

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