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Words of Appreciation
 
  
  "Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others 
   cannot keep it from themselves.".--Sir James Barrie 
Janet & Brittany 
8 months old



Bixby
14 years old


Mollie
Age 17+ years old


     FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS

All of my life I've had deep, tender feelings of affection and 
solicitude toward animals. There have always been cats
 jumping into my lap to be patted or dogs pawing at my feet
 to go for walks. 

I  known the amusement of raising kittens, the rewards & 
comforts of adopting stray cats, the relaxation of grooming
a pony, the nibbling of sharp little puppy teeth on my fingers 
and the joyful excitement of dogs welcoming me home.

I also know the agony of sudden accidents, the worry over 
sick animals, the hurt and sadness of long final good-byes
and the loneliness of grieving for a faithful 4-legged friend.  

But, in every circumstance, what I experience, remember 
and cherish the most is their overwhelming  devotion and 
unconditional love for me.
                          Janet P. Gaudette 
                                     Artist

 


"I dipped the long handled brush into  the
wet oil paints and it became my  magic wand."
                                                                                                                                     -- J. P. Gaudette


Oil Painting by Boston Artist, Maxwell
When I was growing up, this seascape and two other original paintings hung in my grandparents'
living room.  Even as a young child, I recognized that these pictures were "different" compared
to the framed prints and calendar pictures that hung in my own home and those of my friends.
 These paintings emitted emotions.  They transcended the viewer back to a moment in time..  

It was this exposure and appreciation that influenced me to become an artist and a collector 
of art.  It is difficult to convey the feeling of owning an original oil painting. In a small way,
 it's similar to trying to describe my love of pets to someone who's never had one.

Because of my strong predilection of art & fervent love of animals, I can identify with and 
appreciate people who want their favorite pets immortalized on canvas. As an artist, it is a
gratifying experience to paint portraits that perpetuate pets' love & adoration for their 
devoted mistresses & masters.                     
                                                  --Janet P. Gaudette
                                                          Artist


"A musician must make music, 
an artist must paint, 
a poet must write,
 if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself.
What a man can be, he must be."
                                                                                                                   -- Abraham Harold Maslow

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Artist's "Thanks"

Thank you, God,  for giving me an artistic talent and providing people along the way to help me
develop it. I give the most credit to my art instructor, neighbor, & friend, the late  Alfred Brule.
I am very grateful to the art enthusiasts who have bought my paintings over the span of 35 years.
They have provided me with the inspiration to continue to grow.
I also extend many "Thank Yous" to the following:
My husband, George, for providing me with time to paint and for transporting paintings.
My daughter Valerie, for all the art shows to which she dragged and exhibited my paintings.

Her husband, Andy for exhibiting & selling my paintings through their Agway store. 
                      
My son, George, and his wife, Christine, for all their Web Master provisions, phone support,
expertise, on-the-job training,  patience, HTML book and their enthusiasm concerning art.

My two grandsons, Matthew & Nicholas for their financial support and passion for art lessons. 

My mother-in-law, Yvonne, who arranged & shared exhibits.

My Aunt Polly,  for recruiting students for my first art classes and arranging exhibits at one of 
 her favorite restaurant.

Please,  BookMark  this page now.
Clicking images & links below will remove you to other Web Sites.  Thank You
Art Friends:  Louise China Painting, Mike Etchings & Carvings, 
Linda at The Elegant Easel, Maude, Harriet, and the many other friends, Art Instructors, 
adult students, children & parents who all have contributed in one way or another to my success. 
My loyal Pen Pal, Eileen, for motivating me to host a Web Page: Eileen's Panic Page
Special Credit to: Matthew Cole,   my protégé  & photographer of  paint palettes for logo.