Don't sell yourself short.

An old friend from high school contacted me about creating a custom painting for her new handsome baby boy. Of course I was more than happy to fulfill this order. She let me know that little Christian has the Baby Cocoa crib bedding and decor in his room (by Lambs & Ivy). I found images of the collection and loved it!

I came up with the following design. I really liked the final result...or so I thought. The lines are perfect and the acrylic as smooth as can be. I even sent pictures to little Christian's mommy and she loved it!

Super cute right?

Well, I always keep my latest painting out and displayed on my dinning room table. I guess this habit provides me with a bit of inspiration while I go about my day. The more and more I looked at the painting, the more I began to critique it...something was missing and I knew I could improve this already ADORABLE painting. I contacted Christian's mommy and she gave me free reign to add anything I wanted. After thinking about it and working with some images on good ol' paint.net I came up with this...

Now I don't just love the result - I REALLY love it! I feel like including a second layer to the plants, a few leaves, and a whimsy tree branch added so much to the painting. I am glad that I was able to self-reflect and create an even better product. I enjoy painting and will always do my best to meet my clients expectations...and my own. I am my biggest critic and am not afraid to admit I can do better. I think all good artist should be this way. I mean it when I say that my paintings are made with love and a lot of patience!

I am really happy with this piece and hope Christian and his mommy feel the same.

What I am working on:

• Christian's pretty big sister's painting! To match the Sugar Plum bedding collection by Cocalo.
• A set of 3 canvases for the Daniella bedding collection by Cocalo.
• A custom painting to match the Isabella crib bedding by Glenna Jean.
• Two Royal Heart [Zebra Print] paintings for cute 'rockstar' sisters Delilah and Mariah!

Wowzers! That's a lot of work! Woohoo!