The Ruff Times

Story time: Back in 2023 I received 2 orders that were oddly similar. It didn’t take me long to piece together that it was a couple ordering paintings for each other. They both requested the location that they met in 1993! I always wondered what happened on Christmas Day when they exchanged gifts.

Well for the holidays this year their son reached out and requested a gift for him mom and let me know that his parents had both placed an order from me. I quickly put it together and had to ask him how it went when they exchanged. He said it went like this…

“My mom gave my dad the gift the first words out of his mouth were. “Well this is awkward.” - Needless to say as their son it was very heart warming to see!“

Truly the sweetest family, clearly full of love for each other. And I’m so glad to be a part of their story ❤️

Picture 1: 2025 painting
Picture 2: Her request with a special quote
Picture 3: His request with the dates the met added

All the NYC favs in one photo 🍎

I sometimes think it’s cheating to paint gifts for friends but this had to be an exception. All the memories and feels in one photo.

It’s beginning to look a lot like gifting season. Place your order today!

Last day to ensure you receive your custom gift for Christmas is December 12th. Order on Etsy or message on Instagram - standard size (8x10 or 9x12) is $180. 🎁