First of all, let me say that there are many very talented people who contribute to the auction every year. I'm not one of them. So, to do my part, I always bid on several things and to the dismay of some, overbid to get the $$$$ for the kids.
This past auction, I bought the painting donated by Mr. Chris Brough. Lemmie tell you guys something, I've never been more impressed in my life. If you've never painted, other than paint-by-the-numbers, you cannot imagine the time it takes to do layer after layer on canvas.
Those of you who know Mike Lembke will recognize him immediately. And those who do know him, please do not forward this to him as it is a gift that he is unaware of.
I'll send it Monday.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/whoffman1955/Friends/6_5_07_0581.jpg)
This is the pic I sent Chris.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/whoffman1955/Friends/paint.jpg)
This is the painting.
So cool........
A BIG THANKS for a one of a kind piece of art and an extremely generous donation to St Judes!
Poop...the date is superimposed and not on the actual painting..
COOL!
Mighty slick! Hap
Awesome Biggie, I'm sure he will be overwhelmed. I suspect, after this thread, the bidding will go higher next year if Chris decides to donate his remarkable talents again.
Awesome! Thanks for posting and showcasing Chris's talent. Mike is gonna a be a very happy guy!
Claudia
That is Awesome!!!!!!!!!
Such great detail. That guy has some talent..
Winners all around!
Thanks for posting, Biggie, and I can't wait to hear the reaction from the surprised Mr. Lembke.
Killdeer :thumbsup:
this is the coolest gift I've ever seen.
That is one fine work of art Chris poured himself into there. Heck of a gift to your friend too, Biggie, not to mention the "gift" to the kids of St. Jude! Bless you both.
EVERYONE WON ON THIS ONE! WELL DONE, MR. HOFFMAN. I'D LIKE TO SHAKE YOUR HAND FOR SUCH A GREAT ARRANGEMENT.
GOD'S PEACE
Very cool Biggie!!! :thumbsup: :clapper: :clapper:
Wow Biggie
That is a triple on good work, and such a great thing to do for a friend. Chris sure did a great job on the painting. Mike will be blown away by what you have done. :thumbsup:
Brent
Wow that is really cool. Biggie you are a great friend.
Jack
Looks like everyone wins here :thumbsup: A great gesture for the kids and your friend.
Wow! That is fantastic. I'm gonna predict he will be very happy when he receives that painting! I need a friend like you Biggie! I'm just next door in AL.
That is just too cool!
Very nice on all that Biggie!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Wow very nice :0)
sweet
awesome bro!!!! :clapper: :clapper:
I knew there was something I liked about you :notworthy:
VERY COOL!! looks like winners all around :bigsmyl:
awesome! maybe we can get Chris to paint your avatar. reckon that would bring a pretty penny to the auction.. :scared:
Biggie you are a first class kind of guy...
Great painting! First class gesture!
Biggie ,Marty is going to be crushed..He thought you were going to do one of Him on his cell phone,driving his swamp buggy with Peanut and Bubba barking on the front of the buggy.
Joey you are too funny!!!!!!!!
very nice!!! It's amazing how talented people are. I had a pic of my kids done in similar fashion for my wife as a gift.
I can barely draw stick people and others are doing things like this. Amazing
Wayne Hoffman is one of the most generous guys a man could ever call friend.
Thanks for being cute Joey. I'm still waitin for that Swamp Rooter Recurve. It's the only reason I still hunt traditionally! Maybe I can learn to shoot that thing.
Biggie is the best... my first son hadn't dried off at the hospital yet and Biggie had that boy his first John Deere pedal tractor on the way....some things you never forget and you smile when you remember them.... :)
Good stuff right there....both of ya!
What a talent and what a friend!!!