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Submitted: November 13, 2006
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The Tanner Cabinby `Laurazee

Traditional Art / Paintings / Landscapes & Scenery

©2006-2013 `Laurazee

16" tall X 20" wide.
Acrylic on canvas.

The Shuswap Lake view one is the real commission piece. And, as mentioned in my journal, I’m giving them this one as well as a surprise.

This one turned out so much better than the lake one, in my opinion. When the customers talked about the cabin their father built in Shuswap, there was a lot of love there. They mentioned how their family was "proud to have built it from scratch over 40 years ago" and that it had a lot of memories of family and friends. "It is something special that will always be a part of the family legacy," they said. And they wrote about how they loved to sit on the deck for a drink at 5pm and watch the sun shine on the opposite shore. They mentioned the painting would probably hang in a bright room with a décor that has natural wood trim, soft golds and greens, and a very comfortable informal setting.

So with that in mind, this one came together really easily. The cabin has a lot of character - you can almost see a face there. I wanted to try bringing that out, making it smile. Here is the source photo I used.

I also like it because of the human elements you see - the path, the chairs on the deck, and that bright little pinwheel on the stump.

Anyway, I think this one will be my saving grace from the other one, because they aren’t expecting it. Hopefully it exceeds their expectations.

`Laurazee Sep 19, 2010 Professional Traditional Artist

Thank you! Yes, I believe they were quite thrilled. I saved the voicemail I got from them even today!

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~weida34 Sep 20, 2010 Hobbyist

sweet

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*bluewave Oct 8, 2008

I know this cabin it is not to far down from ours. beautiful work.

I am amazed by your work it draws me in and really does make me feel cheer.

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`Laurazee Nov 3, 2008 Professional Traditional Artist

Really? That's so cool that you recognize it! I'm thrilled. I'm glad it makes you happy - your comment certainly did!

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~kta99999 Jun 21, 2008

You are accurate in stating that this one is much better than the commission, it brings life to the memory.

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`Laurazee Jun 22, 2008 Professional Traditional Artist

Thanks, I think so too - I am not good with pure nature scenes; I prefer something man-made in there to set it off.

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*StaviArt Apr 30, 2008

That's more than a beautiful painting.
It's a story!
Giora

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`Laurazee Apr 30, 2008 Professional Traditional Artist

Thank you! I appreciate that - I like being able to tell a story, whether in the description or the picture itself.

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*StaviArt Apr 30, 2008

Well, we have something in common

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~madbaumer37 Oct 13, 2007 Professional Traditional Artist

you have a very beautifully executed post-impressionistic style!

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