Annabelle's First Big Art Sale


My daughter, Annabelle DeCamillis, age 16, just sold this painting 
for a very grown-up price.
It's her first large piece, a self-portrait. She plans on doing a series of 
portraits of everyday people in period costumes, doing everyday things in everyday places. 
Her work is inspired by her love for costume-making, and for sitting down
wherever she is and drawing the scene right in front of her. 

Today we are celebrating her first day at a new high school. My hat is off to my strong, brilliant, talented, funny, sassy, and sincere kid. She's made her mom proud, and inspired so many people around her. 




Comments

  1. Audrey AtkinsSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Beautiful!!

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  2. Dori DeCamillisSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I know, right? Thanks for the compliment.

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  3. CaseyLancasterSeptember 26, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    She's such an amazing girl! She is a blessing to all who encounter her!

    Grats Annabelle!!

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  4. Ricki TreleavenSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Congratulations to Annabelle. What a talent, and I wish her well at her new school.

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  5. Dori DeCamillisSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    She'll happy to read your nice notes. Her first day at Spain Park (yesterday) was wonderful. I haven't seen her so happy in a long time. Yay!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Annabelle- your work is an inspiration to young artists everywhere. I am sure I speak for many that see this work that we look forward to your future pieces in galleries far and near!

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