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I work with spirit to capture the spirit, essence of your loved one. And their spirit works with me to create a painting that is right for you.
‘Shannon’ By Christine Kowal Acrylic paint mixed media on canvas board 9″ x 12″
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‘Happy Birthday Leo, One’ By Christine Kowal, oil paint on canvas 12″ x 16″
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‘Leo Having A Snooze” By Christine Kowal oil paint on canvas 24″ x 30″
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TESTEMONIALS
Dear Christine:
This letter is to thank you for your wonderful painting of our cat Babe. When Jonathan’s 40th birthday was coming up,
I knew that no other present would mean more to him than a portrait of Babe. When I saw the finished work, I could hardly believe how completely you were
able to portray Babe’s character and personality –not just her shape, size and color on the canvas.
Jonathan says, “It captures the essence, the spirit, the soul of my cat!”
As
Sarah Hood
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I was struck and moved by how well Christine captured the essence of my cats in her portrait of my two little loved ones. They were almost live, it was so well done. But it’s not surprising when you find out what’s behind her work, Talent, care and Heart.
Christine took the time to find out their names and ask questions about their personality to get a sense of who they were. From seeing the cheer she has brought to her street in her paintings. On the fence across from the homes, it is also obvious that next to her talent is her heart and love of animals that goes into her work.
There couldn’t have been more love put into that painting than if I had painted it myself. This painting is something that is very special to me that I will treasure always, and that goes well beyond what any photograph could do to remember them by.
Second only to the piano I received as a girl, this is the best gift I have ever received.
Sincerely
Sofie Kaegi
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Dear Christine
Thank you very much for the animal portrait that you made for me. As you know, it was a gift for a friend whose dog, April passed away a year or so ago. I
thought that he would like something special to remember her by.
I believe that your animal portraits allow people to see beyond the surface of an animal’s life. I think that your artistry, combined with your intuitive connection to animals and your sense of spirituality,
allows you to really see and capture the individual essence of the animals you paint.I am especially drawn to your wonderful backgrounds. I love the colors you use, and that sense of harmony you create between your animals and their settings.
Sincerely
Nancy Lew
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“I have two pet-portraits by Christine and they mean so much to me, especially to have the loving faces of my animals as a continued presence in my home, even though they have passed away.
The portrait of my lovebird, Tancy, looks like she is ready to jump out of the frame and back onto my arm. No photo ever captured her vivacious personality the way Christine’s portrait has and I love seeing her everyday.
The pet-portraits are wonderful reminders of the love our animals bring into our lives.”
Amanda
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“I love the painting of sheep by Christine that I received as a baby shower gift. You can feel the warmth of the sheep looking down from the painting and I know my baby will love having them watch over him.
Love
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COMMISSION A PORTRAIT
I work with acrylic paint and mixed media on canvas.
$350, 8″ x 10″
$799, 11″ x 14″
$1199, 16″ x 20″
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$ 2999, 24″ X 36″
$ 4,999, 48′ X 60″
$ 9,999, 5′ X 7′
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Special orders are welcome. All portraits require a 30% deposit for the cost of all supplies. Taxes are not included in these prices.
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To Commission a portrait contact me:
Christine
TEL 289-979-9306
EMAIL ChristineKowalttw@gmail.com
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CRAVEN ROADFENCE PROJECT
Many years ago I created The Craven rd. Fence Gallery Project with the city of Toronto, it was part of the Beautification project for the city.
The mission of The Craven Road Fence Gallery was to create love where there is fear. Art has the ability to give people hope and fill their hearts with joy. The Animals teach us how to love and respect one and other.
As people walked down the street and looked at the Animal paintings on the fence. They could feel the love from the Animals. They’re lives felt a little more peaceful. The kids loved the Animals. Their parents would use Craven Rd. to walk their kids back and forth to school so that they could look at the animals. Sometimes they’d stop and have a chat with me if I was outside. Or a few might knock on the door to say hello and tell me how much they enjoyed the Animals.
Craven Rd. Gallery became part of City Hall’s street tour.
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This is one of the hand written letters I received:
Dear Ms. Kowal,
Thank you so much for the lovely paintings on exhibition along Craven. Over the last couple of years they have given me a great deal of pleasure. I walk and cycle up Craven fairly regularly and never fail to stop and savor.
You probably think the pictures are a little worn, but I like that. Not that I discourage you from putting up more new ones.
They say if you get one letter from your public there are a thousand who haven’t bothered to write. Perhaps that’s an exaggeration here because Craven is a quiet street, “caviar to the general, but I Am sure I’m not the only one whose heart has been lifted. Thank you again.
Peter McLaughlin
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