Lisa Sabin-Wilson. Designer. Author. Espresso and WordPress addict

Artist Extraordinaire

on: Mar/12/05 and its been viewed 873 times

A few months ago - I had Leanne do a painting of my two cats. She did an incredible job on them and we now have them proudly hanging in our front hallway!

We hired her services again to paint a portrait of Thor and Oz!. I cannot wait to see what she does with the boys!

She already has a preliminary sketch done of them. I’m really eager to see the finished product.

This time - it will be TONS of fun! Last time, when she did the cats, she shipped them up here in time for Christmas. THIS time — I’m driving down to pick up the painting, personally - - and taking her out to dinner.

This on the night before her husband comes home from Iraq! She’s so excited - she can’t sit still. She just heard word from him - - he’s in Germany and expecting to be home on Saturday!

I’m happy to be able to be there the night before he comes back home. Trying to calm her, understandably, crazed nerves will be a challenge. I am SO happy for her and Mark! I think I’ll bring a bottle of champagne (..and maybe a big tube of KYJelly! LOL).

Posted on: March 12, 2005 |

Posted in: Family/Friends, General

/*--- 12 Responses to “Artist Extraordinaire” ---*/

  1. Leanne
    9:10 pm on March 12th, 2005

    hehe! TMI: I’m not anticipating needing anything *extra*, some of us are just blessed. :D

  2. Lisa
    9:10 pm on March 12th, 2005

    Ha!

    You naughty girl!

  3. Leanne
    9:39 pm on March 12th, 2005

    You can bring some *ipple rings if you want???
    :lol:

  4. Lisa
    9:44 pm on March 12th, 2005

    Now you’re talking my language :)

    …did you say rings…or clamps? :shock:

  5. Leanne
    10:28 pm on March 12th, 2005

    Hm. Well, I suppose right now either would be ok, but in another month or two? Yikes! :oops:

  6. Jeanette
    2:36 am on March 13th, 2005

    How come I’m not invited? :shock:

  7. Leanne
    7:00 am on March 13th, 2005

    Jeanette! We’ve never even met! What kind of girl do you think I am?!
    :shock:

  8. Jeanette
    3:33 pm on March 13th, 2005

    LOL! So, what? You wanna meet 5 minutes before? My new GYN gave me 3 minutes before we got intimate. ;)

  9. Laura
    5:32 pm on March 13th, 2005

    Lordy!! I am anxious to see the finished Thor and Oz..the cats turned out beautifully. And I love your new do!
    ~L.

  10. jules
    8:04 pm on March 13th, 2005

    Wow what a beautiful painting!

  11. RedFred
    8:30 am on March 14th, 2005

    3 Girls, booze, rings, clamps and KY Jelly, talk about out of the frying pan….. Thats some welcome home party you have planned! ;-0

    I’ve heard about supporting the troops but……

    Just Joking of course, Lisa, I hope you enjoy your new picture, Leanne I hope all goes well with your real welcome home plans, give him a hero’s welcome.

  12. Just A Girl » You HAD to be there
    7:03 pm on September 30th, 2006

    [...] We’’ve brought MS. Artist Extraordinaire on board at E.Webcapes where she will wield her mighty brush, pen, ink and whatever other medium she uses over there to bring custom illustrations to life. I’m excited. [...]

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