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Gadora’s Animal Prints on Young House Love…

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The Hamburgler...

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Late last year Gadora sent a lil Burger love to John and Sherry at Young House Love, in the form of an Animal Print. Today Gadora has teamed up with the dwelling darlings for their very fabulous (and über popular) … Continue reading →

Loves me some Chocolate.

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When an Animal Print request comes in for a pet who has recently passed, Gadora owns a certain responsibility to recreate their portrait painstakingly right. This is Hershey. The original photo her Mama, Jessica, emailed Gadora was perfectly personal. Hi-Res. Crisp. Telling.
Hershey's Animal Print

Hershey's Animal Print

Hershey’s family lost her when she was 12.5 years old, just over a month ago. Jessica wanted to gift an Animal Print for her husband’s birthday. The image was SO good. The composition. Hershey’s expression. I spent a great deal painterly layering in her chocolate hue of hairs. And her eyes… I am exceptionally proud of them.
Stripe

Hershey

Hershey

Off Hershey’s print went to Honolulu, Hawaii and I eagerly awaited her arrival. “We received Hershey’s portrait last week, thank you so much. It is really beautiful and my husband loved it.”


Reno. 411.

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A common request of Gadora’s Animal Prints is that they capture ones beloved in their best light. Meet Reno. “Sweet Reno, who is now 11 years old.  This picture was taken about 3 years ago; I like it because it makes her appear dignified, which is so far from the truth it’s hilarious,” offers her Seattle-Mama Raegen.

Reno

Reno

Stripe“She’s considerably whiter around the muzzle now, but does like to affect a regal bearing now and again, when my kids aren’t climbing all over her and dressing her up in funny hats.” Now, that would be a picture!!!

Regal Reno

Regal Reno

Reno, a mixed-breed (Choc Lab and Doberman or Rottie-mix) hails from the county animal shelter, “This dog was my first child, and in many ways, she is the great love of my life.  She only has eyes for me.  I’m slowly coming to terms with the fact that she won’t always be with me.”

Her painting arrived. “It looks great,” Raegan emailed, and is very pleased. Gadora is too.

Mochie

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Mochie, a 6-year old Chocolate Lab, whose “legal” name is Mocha Marty, is a happy, busy girl. Also answering to “Mochie-Pokey” and “Mocha-roney and Cheese,” her portrait only captures an inkling of her essence.

Mochie

Mochie

StripeHer favorite activities (besides eating) are hiking and mountain biking, which for her, both consist of running out and back exploring, smelling, and meeting other dogs on the trails. And Gadora takes it, she loves her car-rides that get her there…

Mochie In Car

Mochie in car

Her original photo (below) posed a small problem, as in it was blurry, so Gadora pulled her head-shot from above. I removed some of the furnishings to make Miss Mochie most prominent.

Mocha Marty

Mocha Marty

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Her portrait arrived, with great acclaim. “Thank you again for the amazing watercolor portrait!!!  I will look forward to seeing Mochie on Gadora!!!” Well, Chloe, here she is.