The portrait of Cheri and Larry is finally finished. A special portrait for a special friend who has played an important part in my life.
I always put my very best into every portrait commission, but for this one I did everything I could to make it perfect. Cheri is a friend I’ve known for over 30 years, who has done more to promote my artwork in the Doberman community than any other single person. She commissioned many portraits to give as gifts over the years, and sent many other clients my way. One of my biggest fans and supporters.
It was an honor when Cheri asked me to do a double portrait of her with her beloved husband Larry who passed away last year.
When Cheri received the portrait she wrote:
“What can I say, Kevin? There aren't any words. It's more than I could have hoped for - or expected. That era in our lives when we had the world by the tail - we were 'settled' and happy with one another - we shared a love that only grew stronger with each passing year....all of that is right there, in front of my face - in that portrait. It was always pretty much that way with us. We had some ups and downs but the love was always there, first and foremost and forever.
That you captured our love so perfectly - and the happiness it gave us --- its just remarkable.
There is no one else in this world (or any other!) that I would have trusted to do what you've done for me - because no one else could have. No doubt if Larry were here, he'd say the same thing.
You've given him back to me - given 'us' back to me. My only regret is I should have done it while he was still here so he could love it like I do.
I am forever grateful. And thankful to have found you and been able to call you 'friend' over the years - past, present and future.
THANK YOU.
Love from both of us,
Cheri
“Cheri and Larry”
Larry McNealy - February 12, 1947 - December 23, 2023
🎨 Prismacolor pencil and watercolor on “Felt Grey” Canson Mi-Teintes paper.
20 x 24 inches.
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