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| Newest Four-legged Friends |
| RUFUS, 11x14", May 2009 |
| ISABELLA, MCPHEATERS & FANNY each 14x14", June 2009 (click on each to enlarge) |
| BUSTER, IN FOND MEMORY 20X24", June 2009 |
| COKKIE, 20x20", June 2009 |
| TOBY, 11x14, June 2009 |
| NOMAD TONGUE ATTACK!! 20x24, June 2009 |
(although I STRONGLY insist that the world is far better off that I don't paint people,
I did give in to two of my favorite clients. Making sure they wouldn't mind a more
stylized rendition, the above painting is the result—taken from one of their favorite
photos, with affectionate companion, Nomad).
I did give in to two of my favorite clients. Making sure they wouldn't mind a more
stylized rendition, the above painting is the result—taken from one of their favorite
photos, with affectionate companion, Nomad).
We are very happy
that you did agree to
the painting and again
the results are just
wonderful! Who
knows, this could be a
new venue for you -
Pets and their People!
- Wendy, Folsom, CA
that you did agree to
the painting and again
the results are just
wonderful! Who
knows, this could be a
new venue for you -
Pets and their People!
- Wendy, Folsom, CA
Marna,
You are simply
amazing. Toby’s
‘portrait’ is perfectly
done. I can't WAIT to
see it in real life.
- Dee, Ramona, CA
You are simply
amazing. Toby’s
‘portrait’ is perfectly
done. I can't WAIT to
see it in real life.
- Dee, Ramona, CA
I absolutely love the
painting; it is so
Buster, like he’s
looking at us. There
is no doubt that you
captured his essence
and the spirit in his
eyes. I love the
background and
colors around him
and the maple frame
fits it perfectly.
Thanks for all of your
hard work.
-Diane, Ontario,
Canada
painting; it is so
Buster, like he’s
looking at us. There
is no doubt that you
captured his essence
and the spirit in his
eyes. I love the
background and
colors around him
and the maple frame
fits it perfectly.
Thanks for all of your
hard work.
-Diane, Ontario,
Canada
Marna, this painting is
wonderful. You have
outdone yourself again.
It’s even more
wonderful in real life
then in the photos.
Thank you so much.
- Jenny, Irvine, CA
wonderful. You have
outdone yourself again.
It’s even more
wonderful in real life
then in the photos.
Thank you so much.
- Jenny, Irvine, CA
WOW! They arrived this morning and I hurried down to the PO to pick them up.
We are overwhelmed. Just perfect is one way to describe them. To say we are
pleased is an understatement. You have really captured the essence and
personality of each dog. - Donald and Kathy, Pinetop, AZ
We are overwhelmed. Just perfect is one way to describe them. To say we are
pleased is an understatement. You have really captured the essence and
personality of each dog. - Donald and Kathy, Pinetop, AZ
The painting is lovely, and I'm very pleased
with the mild palette. The various and subtle
shades you worked in — peach, turquoise,
lemon, rose, and lavender are absolutely
wonderful and didn't really manifest
themselves in the digitized versions. The in-
person version is stunning.
Thank you for being so patient and for
working so hard to get everything just right.
As you can see from the attached picture,
Cokkie is pleased, too.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I plan to
be in touch next year for a portrait of my
youngest two, Gretchen and Jake.
— Nancy, Knoxville, TN
with the mild palette. The various and subtle
shades you worked in — peach, turquoise,
lemon, rose, and lavender are absolutely
wonderful and didn't really manifest
themselves in the digitized versions. The in-
person version is stunning.
Thank you for being so patient and for
working so hard to get everything just right.
As you can see from the attached picture,
Cokkie is pleased, too.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I plan to
be in touch next year for a portrait of my
youngest two, Gretchen and Jake.
— Nancy, Knoxville, TN
| BUBBLES, PARTNER, TENNEY AND GILLIGAN each 14x18", July 2009 (painted from the amazing photos taken by professional photographer Lon Jones) |
| NICK & COUGAR, NOMAD, AND NOMAD TONGUE ATTACK!! |
This picture was sent by my clients to show me how they
displayed their best buddies' paintings. Remembering Cougar
and Nick, and celebrating their ever-lively Nomad, the
portraits of their furry (and non-furry!) family hang out on the
wall of a favorite room. They call this their "Wall of Marna" —
and I couldn't be more touched!
displayed their best buddies' paintings. Remembering Cougar
and Nick, and celebrating their ever-lively Nomad, the
portraits of their furry (and non-furry!) family hang out on the
wall of a favorite room. They call this their "Wall of Marna" —
and I couldn't be more touched!
| ETHAN, 18x18", July 2009 |
The painting looks
great...we all love it!
You've really
captured Ethan's
look. Thanks for
making Ethan shine!
— Nancy and Chris,
Sacramento, CA
great...we all love it!
You've really
captured Ethan's
look. Thanks for
making Ethan shine!
— Nancy and Chris,
Sacramento, CA
| They're just wonderful—We love them! - L, San Diego, CA |
| JIGGERS (In fond memory) 18x18", July 2009 |
I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT! The portrait is beautiful. The flood
of emotion when I finally saw it was overwhelming. I can't even
think of the right words to tell you how impressed I am. As I look at
it now I can feel my heart finally starting to heal. - K, Texas
of emotion when I finally saw it was overwhelming. I can't even
think of the right words to tell you how impressed I am. As I look at
it now I can feel my heart finally starting to heal. - K, Texas
| INDY 16x20", August 2009 |
Dear Marna,
I can't thank you
enough for the truly
amazing painting of
my Indy...It is so, so
beautiful and I just
cried at both the
surprise and the
perfection of it. I love
it so much! Thank you
for your talent!
- Dani, Coronado, CA
I can't thank you
enough for the truly
amazing painting of
my Indy...It is so, so
beautiful and I just
cried at both the
surprise and the
perfection of it. I love
it so much! Thank you
for your talent!
- Dani, Coronado, CA
| BIG GEORGE 12X12", August 2009 |
I am so in love with
Big George's painting-
it is amazing and just
so him! I couldn't be
happier!
- J, San Diego, CA
Big George's painting-
it is amazing and just
so him! I couldn't be
happier!
- J, San Diego, CA
| LOLA (the adorable Malti-poo!) 12X12", August 2009 |
The portrait is
gorgeous. (Now, I
want individual
portraits of the boys!)
The color is perfect.
The texture of her
coat is fantastic. It is
exquisite. Many,
many thanks!
- JL, Seattle, WA
gorgeous. (Now, I
want individual
portraits of the boys!)
The color is perfect.
The texture of her
coat is fantastic. It is
exquisite. Many,
many thanks!
- JL, Seattle, WA
| BALOO (in fond memory) 11x14", August 2009 |
Wow! What a GREAT
job Marna did of
Baloo!! She nailed
him! The painting is
beautiful and such a
bright cheery
reminder of him.
- A, Portland, OR
job Marna did of
Baloo!! She nailed
him! The painting is
beautiful and such a
bright cheery
reminder of him.
- A, Portland, OR
| DEXTER 12X12", framed in maple floating frame August 2009 |
It's great—we love it!
- MC, San Diego, CA
- MC, San Diego, CA