Natalie has been taking some commissioned work lately.
Portraits of her classmates mainly.
She doesn't charge for the job because all she cares about is her friend's approval.
Jake's portrait is her latest creation and the piece will be delivered today. We're looking forward to Jake's feedback.
Jake could break Natalie's heart or the opposite. But whatever the feedback is she just wants her customers to know that she tried her best. And to make her thoughts visible nothing better than writing them clearly on the paper itself.
:)
This made my day. Natalie - you have it exactly right. Hold on to it!
Posted by: susan | May 24, 2010 at 01:13 AM
Completely awesome. I just adore your sweet girl. I hope Jake frames this piece and hangs it at the Getty...
xo
Posted by: kirsten | May 24, 2010 at 07:05 AM
Aw, bless her little heart. That's the sweetest thing I've ever seen.
Posted by: Coralene | May 24, 2010 at 07:27 AM
How sweet! I hope he loves it.
Posted by: Janet M | May 24, 2010 at 08:48 AM
Nathalie you did a great job. A lot of small details, Jake looks really friendly.
Posted by: Elizabeth | May 24, 2010 at 10:54 AM
Sounds like she has a good perspective on sharing her talents with others. It can be so scary to open yourself up like that. Adults could learn from her courage, not to mention her talent.
Posted by: Margo | May 24, 2010 at 11:41 AM
I personally think it's AWESOME! Great job, Natalie. I especially liked the detail that you brought to Jake's mouth.
Posted by: colleen (bcharmer) | May 24, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Wow, Natalie! I think that it's so great that you are honest and most especially that YOU know that you tried your best! Personally, I think that you did a wonderful job. I really like how you drew Jake's face with such nice details!
Keep it up!
Posted by: Gina Purlia Johnson | May 24, 2010 at 01:18 PM
OH, I love this sweet post. I love that Natalie is taking commissions and I love that she is always willing to do her best. Plus, it's a wonderful portrait. She's got her mama's artsy talents, I think.
Posted by: Relyn | May 24, 2010 at 03:35 PM
natalie is such an amazing girl with a wonderful sense of self
Posted by: margie oomen | May 24, 2010 at 05:01 PM
Natalie, I LOVE your drawing.
Love,
Maiz
Posted by: Maiz | May 24, 2010 at 07:24 PM
LOVELY SMILE! GOOD JOB!
Posted by: Aubrey | May 25, 2010 at 01:47 AM
Soo adorable!!!
Posted by: irene | May 25, 2010 at 07:35 AM
Aw, this is so sweet and awesome! Natalie can draw my portrait any day! :)
Posted by: Nina | May 25, 2010 at 02:06 PM
Natalie - I am having a tough time at work and I loved your picture so much that I have cut it out and taped it to the wall right next to my computer so I can see it all day and remember that I am trying my best and that is really all that matters. Big big hugs!
Posted by: susan | May 26, 2010 at 12:00 AM
me encantan los dibujos de Nataly! she is amazing! Congratulations Nataly!
Posted by: Annette | May 26, 2010 at 07:06 AM
Hi Elsa! I just sent you an invitation to an art swap! I hope you like it!
♥, Camila
Posted by: Camila F. | May 27, 2010 at 06:48 AM
He's going to love it!! Awesome Natalie!!
God Bless Natalie!!!
Posted by: Flassie | May 27, 2010 at 08:52 AM
I know *I* love it! <3
Posted by: Menina | May 28, 2010 at 08:04 AM
Hi Elsa! I just sent you an invitation to an art swap! I hope you like it!
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