The Ultimate Compliment! by Weezilou

The Ultimate Compliment!

A year ago I posted this photo http://365project.org/Weezilou/so-many-choices/2014-11-03 and liked it well enough, I framed it. Here, Tom Alway, an artist/owner of The Maritime Painted Saltbox, had, back then, asked if I had any photos he might see for inspiration. I vaguely recall that he wrote that he wanted to do something with this window, but I was blown away when he sent me a picture of the finished painting! We went by (with my fresh fish!) and I took my print as I knew I'd want to have this photo taken. (whoops...left my glasses in the car!) You can see that Tom not only captured in precise detail the framed window, but added his distinctive artistic touch within that framework; I absolutely love it! (His signature style often includes a scene through a door or window, so this has everything about his work that I love! (How nice that the spotlight is on him in the picture!)

TR
What a neat story. I am with you what a compliment! I was thinking about buying Topaz plugin that with just a few clicks can turn a pic to look like a copy of a painting.
August 18th, 2015  
Wonderful! Cool!
August 18th, 2015  
What a tribute!
August 18th, 2015  
wow! that is a beautiful shot you got of the window and a fantastic reproduction by mr. alway adding his own artistic touch. fabulous, my friend!
August 18th, 2015  
You must be very pleased!!
August 18th, 2015  
How wonderful is that?! To have an artist like him take inspiration from your work is the ultimate compliment! FAv all around, for you for spotting that window and capturing it, for him for realizing the potential in that view and taking his artistic liberty, and for this wonderful picture! :-)))))
August 18th, 2015  
Another really cool 365 story! I recently painted a picture that was inspired by a photo taken by Mike Gifford - http://365project.org/salza/365/2015-07-29
It's such an honour to have your picture used.
August 18th, 2015  
Wonderful, happy, successful image. Great story. Great compliment. :-)
August 18th, 2015  
this is wonderful!
August 18th, 2015  
Lovely shot and story.
August 18th, 2015  
What a wonderful story and outcome :)
August 18th, 2015  
artistes!
August 18th, 2015  
what a great story and what an honour to have such an artist take his inspiration from you photo. well done
August 18th, 2015  
A lovely story and a great ( beautiful) pic.
August 18th, 2015  
the work of two fine artists...
August 18th, 2015  
How wonderful to have this painting Louise , I had a painting of one of my pics too I was thrilled to bits it is now hanging in our new home
August 18th, 2015  
That is very exciting! Both pictures are airy and fresh!
August 18th, 2015  
That is great
August 18th, 2015  
What a compliment, to have someone take their inspiration from your photo. The detail in the old paint is amazing in both your photo and his painting.
August 19th, 2015  
So wonderful he used your photo for inspiration. Ok so now you're a celebrity. I guess you'll just forget about your friends in low places now. Oh, and fav!
August 19th, 2015  
@joysfocus Oh now Joy, you know me better than that! The little people will never be far from my thoughts...
August 19th, 2015  
@joysfocus oh where were my manners! Thank you, darlin'!
August 19th, 2015  
@joysfocus ** ♥ **
August 19th, 2015  
@Weezilou I don't mind being one of your minions
August 19th, 2015  
@joysfocus see note just above your last comment ...
August 19th, 2015  
@Weezilou Happy, happy birthday dear friend!! I know you will never forget about us no matter how high you climb!! Sending you much love and warm thoughts from California!! Hope you have a fabulous day darlin'!! xoxoxoxoxo
August 19th, 2015  
How lovely to be an artist's inspiration.
August 19th, 2015  
How wonderful and fun! You and Tom are now linked together in the creative firmament forever and ever! :-)
August 20th, 2015  
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