{"id":4941,"date":"2017-11-22T07:32:30","date_gmt":"2017-11-22T12:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/?p=4941"},"modified":"2018-04-27T09:31:25","modified_gmt":"2018-04-27T13:31:25","slug":"snow-friend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/snow-friend\/","title":{"rendered":"Snow Friend"},"content":{"rendered":"

One blustery winter, my little neighbors treated me to a creative surprise.\u00a0On their way home from school Ben & Tyler built a happy snowman in front of my studio window.\u00a0In the midst of working on a challenging painting, it was delighted to witness this gift crafted with such fun & care.<\/p>\n

I can still hear their giggles.<\/p>\n

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I walked over to say Hello to Tyler\u2019s Mom after thanking them.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe wondered if you would be inspired to paint it?\u201d She said.\u00a0Tabling my project, plein air style thru my studio window, my first ever snowman emerged on canvas.<\/p>\n

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A flurry of inquires filled my inbox when it was published online, and sold immediately.\u00a0It seems, many find this happy little subject endearing.<\/p>\n

A collector called with a request soon after.\u00a0\u201cWould you be able to paint a snow angel?\u201d\u00a0I went to little neighborhood friends for their assistance. Upon the next big snowfall, after school they agreed to create snow angels my yard.<\/p>\n

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The snow angel project quickly became a flock of angels spreading from yard to yard. It was a stunning exhibit of creative enthusiasm!\u00a0The sparkle of magic reflected in snowdust and cheery red cheeks.<\/p>\n

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Recently a long time collector inquired, if I could paint another snowman. Revisiting the boy\u2019s masterpiece, I infused their personalities in the little painting. Each boy has adorable dimples, which can be seen in the snow cheeks of this creation.<\/p>\n

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The commission is a gift from friend to friend, so I incorporated a little wave with the arm, and a mitten size heart shape on the chest.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s all about the love.\u00a0~<\/p>\n

Note: Continuing with the theme, \u201cLily and the Snowman\u201d is one of my favourite short animated films of all time.( 2 minutes long)\u00a0If you haven\u2019t seen the movie, click below and turn on your speakers, the soundtrack is brilliant.<\/p>\n

Lily & the Snowman \u00a0https:\/\/youtu.be\/qehqv13PJwI<\/a><\/p>\n

An added bonus, see the making of the film in the next link provided below. Both films are only 2 minutes, they offer absolute delight and a glimpse of the creative insight that fueled the project.<\/p>\n

Making of Lily & the Snowman\u00a0https:\/\/youtu.be\/bqBFodeflpM<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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