Friday, December 28, 2012

Super. Amazing. Spectacular.

Happy Friday my friends.  Are you gearing up for the new year?  As long as everyone is healthy here, we'll be having our family over tomorrow for Christmas brunch.  But...I wanted to pop in a share a card along with an amazing Christmas gift.   The card above is going to my niece, Elizabeth.  She is incredibly talented.  Over the summer, I took pictures of Ryan at his All Star tournament and asked Elizabeth if she would do an oil painting of him.  She actually saw Ryan standing on the fence and quickly came over and said, "Auntie Lynn...take one of him there!"  Without Ryan knowing, Elizabeth has been working on this over the last few months.

I love Ryan's facial expressions as he is opening it up. So cool!

Look at the pride on Ryan's face...and check out Marcel's face...what a crack up!

And here's the best one!  The artist showing off her painting!  So proud of Elizabeth's incredible talent.  And Ryan has a life long gift.   Truly amazing!

And here's a close of up the picture...click on it to see all the incredible details.


And last but not least...to show how talented Elizabeth is...look at what she painted yesterday while she was "bored"!  Beautiful!

18 comments:

Vicki Dutcher said...

While your card is very fun, that painting is fabulous! I love the pose she got him in -- perfect. Obviously talent runs in your family!

~amy~ said...

Love your one layer card...the red/black combo is perfect.

Wow, your niece is a super talented artist...amazing work...seriously.

Laurel said...

Wonderful card and what an amazing, talented niece you have - wow!

Anonymous said...

Love your card - and I agree, Elizabeth is very talented.

Barb said...

Wow! Elizabeth's talent truly is amazing, Lynn! What a neat gift idea for Ryan! Love your fantastic card too! :)

Jinny Newlin said...

WOW! These are amazing! TFS! What a treasure for Ryan! And I adore how you've used that stamp set to thank her!

Sara Mac said...

How cool! That is an awesome painting. She sure is talented. Love your card for her too. Those shooting star images are great.

Aimes said...

Wowzers! What a talent your niece has! Hee Marcel's face is a picture too in the third picture ;D
That card certainly sums up your niece's talent to perfection!
Hugs!
x

Tracey McNeely said...

Lynn your card is fabulous, love the star bursts. Elizabeth is incredibly talented with oils. Just amazing. That is something Ryan will have forever, what a wonderful gift.

Emily (stampingout on SCS) said...

What an amazing gift! She is super talented, Lynn. I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas, Lynn. :)

Marisa said...

Wow!!! What a fabulous gift!! She is very talented. I absolutely LOVE the flower painting!!! Can she be bored and make one for me too LOL! What wonderful keepsakes indeed. The card is darling too :) ENjoy your time with the family.

sandie said...

Gosh Elizabeth really is a true artist, what a very special gift for Ryan, I am sure he will cherish it. Your card is very apt for a star like Elizabeth!

Kristie said...

LOVE your card!

Elizabeth is one talented lady! WOWZERS she did an amazing job on both of her paintings. Good for her! TFS!!

Unknown said...

Uh this CARD is "Super, amazing, spectacular!" Awesome graphic style, Lynn! I love it! Your niece is really talented! I'm sure your son loves the painting! :) Heehee, Marcel... leave it to the little bro! Hope you had an awesome Christmas, my friend! *hugs*

Lisa Petrella said...

WOWZERS! That is some serious talent!!! FANTASTIC work!!! And what a special gift for Ryan!!!

Shannon J said...

Your niece's work is jaw dropping! I am always amazed by such talent - such a gift she has and what a treasured gift she gave!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Great card :)

Kim H. said...

Your niece is unbelievably talented. Seriously! The painting of your son was incredible and the flowers field... the details in that were unbelievable too! She has an unbelievable gift. :) Happy New Year!