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Between knitting my Christmas mice I have carried on painting and this is my latest and biggest. It took me over 20 hours to do over 3 weeks because I had to wait for the oil paint to dry before I could add details.

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azaelea

That’s a beautiful painting Jill! So talented!

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jillydabrat in reply to azaelea

Thank you luv, I really enjoyed the challenge of a larger painting. It’s going into my selection for sale for MacMillan once I have painted enough

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ksos

That's so beautiful, Jill! So much spirit and aliveness. It must have been a joy to paint.

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jillydabrat in reply to ksos

She was. I always start with the eyes because your painting comes alive with them. Thank you for the lovely comment x

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JediReject

Love this one Jill, , you really bring your subject to life I could almost reach out and pat her (wearing a bow) and give her a treat. . . I'm sure your charming oil will walk out the door and collar a good donation for McMillan. Chris x

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jillydabrat in reply to JediReject

Thanks mate, I think because I had to wait days in between painting bits because it’s oil, that I have been able to find things I had missed or wasn’t quite right. I would be so chuffed to sell it.

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jillydabrat in reply to jillydabrat

The next is going to be a springer puppy

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lizk1993

Wow, what a talent, that's amazing

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jillydabrat

That’s really kind of you to say, thank you

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piggie50

You are so talented Jill, love it. ❤️

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jillydabrat in reply to piggie50

Thanks my lovely, makes me want to get straight on with the next one but I need the big board this is on so it’s a waiting game again x

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redumbrella

Beautiful!!!

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Nickthedevil

Beautiful! You are so talented x

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elliebongo

Hi, what a lovely painting. Out of interest, this is obviously not a first attempt. So is it only dogs that you paint or does the subject vary. Are your paintings viewable anywhere ?Thought the mice were impressive then you produce a beautiful painting.

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jillydabrat in reply to elliebongo

My passion is dogs so it’s all I have painted so far. I am self taught having only started painting at the beginning of lockdown. My husband had bought me a beautiful art box many years ago so I decided to give it a go. Mum always wanted me to do something with my art as I could always draw so I was pleased she saw some of my work before she passed. This is my first very big work, my second is my bulldog. I am trying to do a collection to put on a website and every penny will be going to MacMillan nurses. If the other members of the group don’t mind I will open a topic for you to see my other work as I can’t add photos to answers. Thank you for the lovely compliment x

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elliebongo in reply to jillydabrat

Thanks for your reply. If you ever get any time to take on any requests. I have (had) 2 lovely cheeky cocker spaniels. One has sadly recently passed away. I would love a painting (from a photo) of the girls - Ellie Bongo and Lottie to take a special place in my home. Please keep showing us your lovely work xRose

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jillydabrat in reply to elliebongo

I have pm’d you Rose

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MFBMT2011

That’s lovely. Someone is going to enjoy that for a long time. Chris

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Splb3317

Thats beautiful. I would have problems painting a matchstick! What a talent you have! Kindest regards. Sandra.

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Helpatlast

Stunning painting Jilly thanks for sharing it with us

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lizzziep

Fabulous! One of my granddogs is a retriever, beautiful painting. You are very talented x

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beetle

Such talent! That’s gorgeous. You must be very proud. You are also putting your talents to such good use. Great admiration for you. Xx

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Tico

What detail in such a stunning oil painting and as Jedi said its sure going to make a penny or 2 for McMillan. If I still had dogs I would have no doubt in comissioning you for a portrait. Beautiful. Tina.xx🤗

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Stevesmum42

Wow. The detail you have there is amazing. Oh to have such talent. What therapy that must be for you, getting so absorbed in your art. Thank you xx

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Marchhare7

Thats just fabulous, red background is prefect, such a happy doggy

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jillydabrat in reply to Marchhare7

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I was a bit worried about the background colour so you have put my mind at rest x

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Otterfield

You have such a talent!

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Woodlandgarden

Hi Jill, thanks for sharing your beautiful painting with us . It is so full of life 🙂. Well done on making the best of lockdown to develop your artistic talents 💐

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Kdavie12

Beautiful!

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mhos61

This is beautiful Jill, as others have already said you have such talent. Xx

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Minu68

Wow Jill!!!

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ZakICarey

It's really very impressive. I think that painting might have a particular branch in the art that is responsible for tranquility. I look at it, and it relaxes me. Does this happen to you? I'm sure the answer is half yes. In any case, you can use paintingbynumbersshop.com/c.... I love this store of paintings by number! I love how relaxed the paintings are on this site, and I love the filling process, so this is my favorite place at the moment.

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jillydabrat in reply to ZakICarey

Thank you for such a lovely comment. I looked at the website, some are very impressive. I haven’t done another painting since, well I have started one but it’s just sitting on my easel now, not quite sure how much I like it or not. It’s a Hush puppy hound dog. I love it’s droopy eyes. I will have to make myself finish it before I judge. Thanks again x

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