Today, Rayne’s group got to enjoy the Spring Rayne scarf from our Comfort and Joy online auction! I painted the original artwork for a different auction and was inspired by the one and only Rayne chimpanzee, as well as her outdoor habitat The Bray in all its spring glory. It is neat to see the painting re-imagined as a scarf, and especially one for the chimps to enjoy! While she may look serious in the pictures, I’ll have you all know she was playing with the scarf before I could get my phone out, then it was all business for the photographer! She was wrapping it around her hands and feet playfully, and I’m sure enjoying the soft texture of the fabric. Thank you so much to Grace C. for donating this scarf for the chimpanzees!
As a bonus, enjoy a photo of silly Cy!
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I wonder if she recognized herself! :slight_smile:
Thank you Grace C. It looks like a beautiful scarf and most importantly Rayne likes it.
Ellen, your portrait of Rayne reflects the joy between the two of you. It’s wonderful and I was excited seeing it on a scarf for Rayne. I think she’s being modest in front of the camera. I mean, a gal might get a big head over all this. Not Rayne! (Why do I have this funny little feeling that as I write this Rayne is sitting with the scarf over her head having the best time ever.)
Thanks Grace C.!
Rayne has to play it cool! She’s got her reputation as the coolest girl around to uphold, after all!
I’m not surprised that the one and only Rayne chimpanzee inspired you! Thank you, Ellen and Grace!:heart_eyes: