My Mom and Dad ( in Arrowhead 1964- for m'Mom) by kimariehere
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
Done in paintshop 7 with only a mouse- no paint brushes just the paint and smugde tools throw in the paint then smear it around or smugde 'til it looks halfway presentable ..this process, when trying to achieve a painting look, can literally take hours and hours and loads of patience but it's my made up wierd and unique style and I like to be original... (SIGH -oh mann, I just can't seem to finish it ..I look at my Dad's face and miss him too much..s)I think I had the best parents anyone could ever have!
This is special to me because it was taken of my parents in love in 1964.
I am so picky about painting it, and still unhappy..I probally will work on it a bit more later.. I don't have this frame in psp7( my only program -so i made it..).
..The picture before the painting - it was taken from a tiny old snap shot of my Parent's on vacation in one of the happiest times of thier lifes....it was taken in one of those doller -sit -down-and smile- wait for it to drop out of the hole.. thingamajig photo booths!
there were three more, but I liked this one the best..
-Did my best to paint it and restore the scracthed up parts..
but I still don't think its finished.. LOL..oh well-.. so here it is for now..!
Thanks for all your care and support..and wonderful comments and all of that.. have a great day there- hugs- Kimmers!

Comments (44)
And I think u did a fabulous job!! This is an impressive painting considering the technic used, even though I dunno anything about painting! ;) A superb and lively portrait!
looking real good like the way you do your art
First a big hug to you. I understand you miss your dad :-)) The picture you have made here is really good. Your mom and dad looks soo happy and smiling people :-) Excellent art Big vote Hugs Diana
You did'nt even need to say who this was, I knew it before I looked at your title. Great smiles you all have. Excellent work too.
definitely very cool!!! i love that it's b/w! i can't believe you did this with only a mouse, it's perfect, only thing i've been able to drawl is stick figures...heh heh!!! outstanding work with this!!!
They look so happy..what a beautiful couple. Excellent work, Kim!!
Dear Kimarie, This is really beautiful and I'm sure your parents would be thrilled with it. I can understand about missing your father, but he's still their in the hearts of all your family and will look lovingly upon this special picture you have created!!!! Excellenet Work!! Love, Meredith
Great image! 1964, yeah a good year, both my wife and I were also born that year! Wonderful tribute!
It's lovely, my friend....and their joy in one another is truly evident in your work. I think this is a truly amazing tribute and a keepsake to hold close to your heart. Your dad would be so proud, hon. Beautiful and so toughingly done. Excellent! VOTE
Kimmer, you can just look at thia and see it was done with love, lots of love, and i just adore the B/W, it adds a tone to this setting , and gives it that 1964 look. This is so wonderful my friend, and my hat is off to you as always...fantastic job.....Vote...John
oh kimmers...i almost start crying when i see this! my eyes are all misty. girl...i can see nothin' but love in this artwork! this is soooooo special and you did just a MAGNIFICENT job. i have to add this one to my favs. i don't know your parents but truly i look this and wish i did! I'm soooo sorrry for your pain. i know how much i miss my grandfather. hugest hugs Kimmers, you are such an INCREDIBLE artist. i tell you that all the time because i'm totally in awe everytime i look at your pictures. You need to be paid for this stuff. Do you have any idea how much people would love for you to do portraits like this for them. As a matter of fact, i'd like to be your first customer. dunno if i can afford you, but we can IM and discuss payment. but i wanna commission you to do a portrait of my grandfather. i have some photos of him and i just don't have the talent to restore them. i could hire someone to restore them, but a portrait of him by you would mean soooooo much to me. i have some pics that i've taken...some others too. Your talent just blows me away! i wish we lived closer so you could teach me. and i would to do some collaberative stuff...kids' books. anyway, i've written a novel. better stop! luv ya! sheila
You did a excellent job of bring out your happy and loving parents. They would love what you can do. Sorry to hear about your dad as I know you miss him.
This is a wonderful work M'lady; and I hate to say this, because it dates me terribly, but around 1964 these machines were $0.25 for 4 photos :-) Your artistic skills are quite impressive, you even captured the 'feeling' of this time - Bravo! V
~~This Is So Close To The Heart.Your Parents And What You Have Written Is A Wonderful Presentation, Treasured By Myself And It Shows Me That You Will Hold This Moment Forever In Your Heart!Kimmer....Bless You Sweety!!!~~
Very nice , you must make an investment and buy a drawing tablet it will cut your time in half!
As another person commented, I knew immediately that these were your parents without seeing the title. This image demonstrates how you felt/feel about them -- and that's definitely a very good thing. You've done well with this Kim. Congratulations on a work well done. Excellent!
Beautiful!! This image has so much love to it! And with a mouse! Wow!
It took you around 20 hours to make.....but it took you forever to upload it, LOL. Ive been waiting a long time for this one. This is truly one of your very best, i cant see why youre not that happy with it...then again...you never are, LOL. I guess that insecurity goes for a lot of people, but i can assure you....this one you should feel proud of. Many talented people around this place...many, many many talented people....not that many true artists. You are one of those however. And you have proven this once again with this beautiful smudge or your parents. Im proud of you. Have a great weekend #:O)
WOWOWOW! That's amazing!
Excellent done portraits! I just love it....
Incredible mouse painting!! V
They look so happy in the sixties' way, and for me so typical "american" ( I live in Sweden) You do very great with your mouse, you get really life in your portraits, and a lot of love.
Brilliant B/W painting with a real wonderful light and contrast! Your Mom and Dad look really very happy here! This finished and fabulous painting has been done in a glorious way! You are a real marvellous mouse expert! Bravo!!! V
You are very much an Artist. Beautifully done! Aloha
Brilliant composition and contrast ! Fantastic painting ! A wonderful portrait ! Excellent work !!! VOTE
Beautiful!!! What a wonderful picture and your Mom looks like you!!! Fantastic done, like everytime Kimmie! Hope that with the frames works now!! Brilliant, black and white picture!!Excellent work!!
Oh this is wonderful......!
a lot of patience to do all with mouse! btw you have a delicate touch! beautiful art!
Wow! Great portrait work! Love it. (:
Wonderful! This has a timeless tone to it.