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tyler min & tj by Michele Geller

tyler min & tj

Portrait in oil. I did this portrait as a gift for our close friends. Tyler and Min are their sons and TJ is the 15 year old puppy in the middle. A special thanks to Chuck for his advice while I was working on it!!
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Beautiful portrait Michele! I love the happy look on the childrens faces an th red bandana on the dog is perfect! Really nice! Fantastic dimples!!!
1 month ago
Steve, Thank you for the lovely comment! This was really a labor of love. I have watched the boys and TJ grow up and they are all very special to me. Love your portrait of Roberto "Roy" - well done - I'm on my way to vote now.

Warmest regards, Mic
1 month ago
Very sweet! The kids expressions and the dog reminds me of my brother and his wife's dog Derk, that passed away this past fall.
1 month ago
Hi Heidi, thank you for your comment. So sorry about Derk. TJ is the sweetest dog and I actually just had to edit the summary because somehow she is 15 already (I originally put 12). Thanks again! Warmest regards and best wishes to you. Mic
1 month ago
beautiful and joyful composition. very skillful rendering. dimple is vey diffcult to paint. you nailed it. 5*****
1 month ago
Oldivad, thank you for your kind words and inspiration - they really mean so much coming from you! All my best, Mic
1 month ago
Here is a beautiful portrait. I especially love the facial expressions on all three figures. Nicely done. Kat Flint
1 month ago
Thanks Kat, I really appreciate your comment! Warmest regards, Mic
1 month ago
oh so fantastic,Michelle! The boys are so cute and the dog too! Great job on this portrait!5*****
1 month ago
Adhishray, thank you so much! I am so glad you like it! They are cute aren't they! All my best, Mic
1 month ago
This is just gorgeous Michelle. I love everything about it, especially tj xxx Paula 5*
1 month ago
Paula, I really appreciate your kind words and am so glad you like it! All my best, Mic
1 month ago
Hi Michele, a great painting and the red bandana really add a zap to the overal design and mood. 5 ****8 from Mike
1 month ago
Micheal, thank you so much for your kind words and generous "vote"! My friend Tracy (their Mom) puts the red bandana (which is actually a large red cloth napkin) on TJ every year around Christmas. It really does look good on her - she wears it well. I really tried to capture the mood of the three . . . Tyler (right) is the big brother and is very good at it (that is why I have his arm encompassing Min and TJ like he is the protector. Min (left) is a bit of a handful but so darn cute he can get away with it. For the portrait I gave him his "I'm a good boy look". And, well TJ, she is just the sweetest old girl - she is just a great dog with lots of love to give. Thanks again for your comment! All my best to you! Mic
1 month ago
Such a cute moment caught. Great Painting!
1 month ago
Thank you so much! :) Mic
1 month ago
I agree with Steve and Michael, that bandana gives it a great punch of color. The boy's characters come through...that is, they don't look flat and photgraphically lifeless, which I seem to get from working from photos. Your skin tones are very nice. Good job!
1 month ago
MuralMan, Thanks! I am glad that it doesn't look stiff. I used photos but had to piece it together from a few. When I looked at the photos I took of Min and Tyler most of them were the two rolling around on the floor with each other in a headlock. I also had to improvise with TJ because she is camera shy. But all in all I am pleased and my friends are too and that is the important thing. Thanks again for the compliments! :)Mic
1 month ago
Hi Michele, Thank you for lovely comment. Cheers from Mike And some more stars for your lovely painting!
1 month ago
Mike, you are welcome . . . and thank you again!
1 month ago
Seeing the smiles on these faces made me smile Mic,a beautiful painting.5* warm regards.Hazel
1 month ago
Thank you Hazel! I am so glad that it made you smile! Smiles are infectious you know! Warmest regards, Mic
1 month ago
really lovely work, they all look so happy.
1 month ago
Carma, thank you for your lovely comment. Yes, they are happy . . . I'm glad I captured that.
:)Mic
1 month ago
Sweet work.Beautiful!
1 month ago
Vera, thank you so much for your lovely comment! :)Mic
1 month ago
Love this amazing picture here! 5*****
1 month ago
Carolyn, I really appreciate your comment! Thank you! :)Mic
1 month ago
Hi, I'm the administrator for the group Expression of Life
, and I'd love you to add this picture to the group.

very nice work 5* (accepted)
1 month ago
Daniel, I would love to add this to your group and I am honored you asked. Thank you!
1 month ago
Lovely work Michele love seeing kids with their pets.
1 month ago
Melanie, thank you so much for your comment. There is something about kids and pets that just warms our hearts. :)Mic
1 month ago
Great portrait and so very cute!5*
1 month ago
Davina, thank you for the lovely comment and vote! I really appreciate it! Warmest regards, Mic
1 month ago
What a lovely gift. such a beautiful portrait! :) :)
1 month ago
Veena, thank you for your comment. My friends were very happy with it. I think they will enjoy it more as the kids get older and they look back and remember these times. :)Mic
1 month ago
thank you! your pictures are beautiful!! 5***** all the way!!
27 days ago
Thank you James! I really appreciate your comment - it was very nice of you to say. I am so drawn to nature and your work captures it beautifully!!
27 days ago
very well done portrait, great smiles on their faces. love the look on puppy's face 5*
27 days ago
Loretta, thank you! They are really great kids and TJ "puppy" is just the sweetest old dog. I'm glad I catured their essence. Thanks again and all my best to you! Mic
27 days ago
What a great threesome, here, Michele,,I absolutely love it,,lots of great energy and fun. The expression on the 15 yr. old puppy is wonderful! 5***** Sincerely, Doris
26 days ago
Doris, thank you so much for your kind words! Warmest regards, Mic
23 days ago
Three big friend for life!!
Excellent joyful painting Michele.
The two brother? are "angels"
I like the smile on the little faces.
Great and lovebel dog.
Great colour use.
Very happy painting.
Cheers, Robert
26 days ago
Robert, thank you so much, I really enjoy and appreciate your comments! I'm blessed to have all three in my life and am so happy I could capture this moment in time for our friends.
23 days ago
Dear Mic, These portraits are very nice. I love the presence of a dog between the two. Makes the story line quite
wonderful and radiates such a warm, cozy feel. 5* from me to you, Mic. Judith
26 days ago
Judith, you are so kind. Thank you very much for your comment. I had to piece the portrait together from different photos but this pose suits their personallities well. Thanks again! All my best to you, Mic
23 days ago
Oh my~ This is breath taking! I adore their expressions to the dog in the middle... what a moment to capture on canvas and you captured it with excellence.. wow! :):)
26 days ago
Chrisann, I really appreciate your comment and support! Thank you so much! Warmest regards, Mic
23 days ago
a trio of fine looking boys ,,, there's a lot of life in this painting
23 days ago
Charles, Thank you for your kind comment - I really appreciate it! :)Mic
23 days ago
Fabulous portrait Michelle, love their expressions, well done. 5*****
15 days ago
Thank you so much Priscilla! I really appreciate your comment. Warmest regards, Mic
12 days ago
great portrait
6 days ago
Miche, Thanks! I appreciate it!
3 days ago
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Michele GellerHello, my name is Michele Geller but you can call me Mic for short. I have enjoyed creating artwork for as long as I can remember. There was a long period where I didn't do anything with my art but once I started again it was like the flood gates opened. I have worked in almost all mediums - pencil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor, and most recently have fallen in love with oils. I work full time in business but love creating art in my spare time. I am inspired by many things but mostly nature is what I enjoy the most. I have a very eclectic work of art (I blame it on being a Gemini). I want to thank all of the wonderful artists on this site that have inspired me to be better, for your truthfull critisms, and for your kind words. I am truly fortunate to have found this site!

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