The Crystal Charity Ball‘s sole purpose, since 1952, has been to aid, support and make contributions to children’s charities in Dallas County. Larry Gekiere – Artist is proud to donate a custom oil painting to the Crystal Charity Ball’s auction every year. The lucky bidder, in addition to supporting children’s charities in Dallas County, becomes the owner of a custom oil painting for themselves or as a gift to a friend or loved one.
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A Unique Format for a Custom Painting
I am always looking for new ways for my customers to display the custom oil paintings I create for them. This is a unique format using oil on gesso board mounted on a natural wood frame designed to stand anywhere you like! Gesso board allows for the same texture as canvas, but you have a lovely wooden frame behind the painting in a perfect size, 8 x 10, to display.
Continue readingTis The Season for Hand-Painted Gifts!
Once again, it’s that time of year when you scratch your head over the ideal gifts for loved ones and friends. You already know the kind of hand-painted custom oils I do of pets, or, if you don’t, you can check out my portfolios here and consider presenting your loved one or friend with a special, custom oil painting of their favorite companion. In addition, I also paint landscapes, buildings, landmarks, and interesting people I see on my travels. Stay tuned for some additional ideas for gifts this season!
Continue readingThe Bespoke Gift: A Handpainted Pet Portrait
Today’s world seems to thrive on mass-produced, digitalized products, but discriminating gift-givers appreciate the personal touch and unique nature of handmade offerings. We here at Larry Gekiere – Artist want to give you the opportunity to help someone in your life celebrate their beloved pet with a bespoke, hand-painted gift – a custom oil painting of their best friend!
Continue readingA Custom Oil Painting Perfect for A Small Space
As I shared with you back in April, I offered up a gift certificate as a donation to the Kibble and Cocktails event to benefit DFW Rescue Me’s Justice Fund. A lovely lady was the lucky bidder and commissioned me to paint a portrait of her beloved Tracker. And she wanted a custom oil painting just the right size for her favorite bookshelf.
Continue readingFound a Hidden Gem Right Behind Me!
I’m always looking for something, or someone, lovely or interesting to paint. It is somewhat reflective of life in general, that I discovered a great subject right under my nose. When you really pay attention to the things around you, you might just find a hidden gem!
Continue readingKibble & Cocktails – Bid on a Custom Oil Painting!
As you know if you have checked out my portfolios and blog posts, I like to support local charities with special donations. Once again Larry Gekiere – Artist has donated a gift certificate good for $500 toward a custom oil painting to a great cause, the Kibble and Cocktails event.
Continue readingSpecial Gift – A Custom Oil Painting of Brody
This handsome young fellow is Brody, a two-year-old Water Spaniel. I was commissioned by some lovely grandparents to create a custom oil painting of this beloved friend and companion as a gift for their daughter and their grandson.
Continue readingTis the Season (for Special Paintings!)
Tis the season for very special gifts for friends and loved ones! And I have some examples of the kinds of very special, very personalized gifts you might could be presenting to your friends and loved ones – special, custom oil paintings just for them.
Continue readingBranching Out!
As my newsletter subscribers found out last month, I’m branching out a bit. Although I’m still painting our favorite fur, feathered, and fin companions and family members. I also enjoy producing custom paintings of wildlife, landscapes, beloved buildings or places, and even HUMANS! Let me show you!
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