My treasure is of these two paintings of Kayla.
Michael Jurogue Johnson is a gifted artist who paints animals and children from their photographs.
The first photograph I sent him was of Kayla at 11 months old; he painted the picture on a notecard (which I of course bought 30 right up and sent them out to friends and family!)
The 2nd picture I sent was of Kayla at 2 yrs old. He painted her into a setting of tulips. Just look at the care and detail in his painting - right down to the position of Kayla's feet and the little sandals!
I am so amazed at his talent and encourage you to take a look at his website...the animal paintings are just beautiful. If you ever wanted to have a painting of your pet or family you can commission him to do a painting. Here is the link to his commissioned work here.
Oh, by the way, this extremely talented artist also happens to have Down syndrome.
15 comments:
I love these pictures. Michael Johnson is a very talented artist and these portraits of Kayla are beautiful.
love, Nisa
Oh my, he certainly is a gifted artist and captured Kayla's character beautifully!! It's no wonder you'll always treasure those two paintings!!
wow, what great pictures! and it's wonderful that you can support such a talented artist.
Great treasure!
Oh my gosh, these paitings are beautiful! What an inspiration this artist is!
LOve these, they are beautiful :) What a wonderful treasure to have in your home :)
What talent! I would love for him to paint a portrait of Joey!!
Wow...that is amazing. Your little girl is truly a doll too!
I honestly don't know much about Down syndrome. I find that so fascinating that he has such a beautiful talent.
This is amazing. His story & your paintings. Heart swells.
I love his work. We have a few of his prints I always meant to send him Tristan's photo and request he paint it. Thanks for reminding me. He did a wonderful job with Kayla's photos I would treasure them too!
I can see why you treasure those pictures...they are beautiful...but how could they not be with Kayla in them? :))
Wow - I was impressed even before I read that the artist has DS - I really must get working on Hannah's fine motor skills! She has just started doing tentative 'strokes' rather than dots.
I adore those. He has many gifts.
Michelle, those paintings are to treasure.. funny thing is i was just on his site today wondering how i could get him to paint my sweet baby for me!!! you are so lucky!
So, this was your 100th post! I remember this one. I love it!
Thanks for taking the time to track down your 100th post and participating in the "Hooray for 100" link exchange! :)
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