Comments for The Practical Gallery

Comment on Larger Paintings – Pets and Otherwise by Jonathan Hansen

Jonathan Hansen — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:40:57 +0000

Amazing work Jen. Victoria said Rufus was the best birthday gift she’s ever had.

Comment on Micro Pet Portraits by Alison Cole

Alison Cole — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 05:24:26 +0000

Kerry gave me my beautiful portrait of my baby Porter. Thank you so much. The work is amazing. You captured his loving face perfectly. I am able to have Porter with me always.

Comment on Larger Paintings – Pets and Otherwise by jrehnke

jrehnke — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:11:25 +0000

Thanks Alex!
Yes, those old portraits turn up once in a while on Antiques Roadshow (which I am a huge fan of!) and are really amazing! I really do enjoy working small, particularly when it’s a commissioned portrait or scene. There is something about the fact that it really means something to the client that gets to my heart and I think it shows in my work.

Comment on Larger Paintings – Pets and Otherwise by Alex

Alex — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 02:46:00 +0000

Dear Jenn

Louis the cat was the family member of the woman I sometimes sit next to at work from time to time. I complimented her taste on an accessory she was sporting at work and one thing led to another and VOILA she turned me on to your gifts (this website and your work)

You may be aware, which I was not until only recently, before there was photographic imagery, people were immortalized on gorgeous portraits designed to be worn from one’s neck.

The expression of love and care and skill that goes into the portraits you make are intense and brilliant. This is intoxicating eye candy as they say!

Comment on Micro Pet Portraits by jrehnke

jrehnke — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:08:21 +0000

Thanks, Renee. I actually do now have a lighted magnifying glass – like the ones you see on Perry Mason although I didn’t always use one. But in an effort to keep my decent eye-sight I figured I’d better get one. I also have very tiny brushes – teehee

Comment on Micro Pet Portraits by Renee Goerger (Kudos Kitchen)

Renee Goerger (Kudos Kitchen) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:56:35 +0000

Jenn, Your work is brilliant! I can’t imagine how you give such life to these pets in such a small scale. Simply amazing! Do you use a magnifying glass to get such tiny detail done? I’m curious.

Comment on Larger Paintings – Pets and Otherwise by Sharonlee Mclean

Sharonlee Mclean — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:16:46 +0000

Love the painting “Fourth of July Nap”.

Comment on Larger Paintings – Pets and Otherwise by laurie b clark

laurie b clark — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:57:22 +0000

Hi, Jenn! Wow…. I absolutely love all these paintings. “Fourth of July Nap” is super- I think the perspective is refreshing. I would like to commission one of your mini pet necklaces. My cat, Kiki, is getting on in years and I have been looking for something special to someday remember her by. A work done by you would be a treasure, indeed. (There’s no hurry…) love, Laurie

Comment on Micro Pet Portraits by Tracey Kleinwaks

Tracey Kleinwaks — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:12:08 +0000

These paintings are wonderful! I can’t believe you have such detail in such a tiny picture! Everyone always laughed at how small I painted, but they should see these! They would make great gifts for the pet lover that has everything! I’ll have to show my neighbor!
Tracey

Comment on Micro Pet Portraits by mb

mb — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:16:29 +0000

These are awesome and hilarious. Good work, Rehnke.