Every once in a while, there is a canvas that really speaks to me. If it doesn't sell, I take it home because I don't want to see it in the sale bin.Since And usually, I plan on stitching that canvas. Of course, since I own a store, I know I can get most canvases for myself if I sell the one in the store. But if the canvas is discontinued, I have to make a decision. Occasionally, I have to intervene so that the canvas gets a good home.
That's how a fabulous Amanda Lawford ended up home. It was of Rocky the Great Dane- But what a Dane. Rocky was licensed from Constance Coleman who does pet portraits. He was a Harlequin Great Dane stretched across the living room sofa. I had planned to stitch him some day.
Yesterday, Liz came in to prepare for David McCaskill's canvas embellishment class. She wanted her chihuahua canvas by Tapestry Tent to be put on stretcher bars. We got to talking (she also grew up in Manhattan on the other end of 18th street etc). Then she mentioned that she had a Great Dane. When it turned out the Great Dane was a harlequin, I had to go home to get the canvas for her.
She's now going to do the canvas in David's class. (There is still one opening on Sunday). And Rocky found a great home.
