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Friday, December 30, 2011

I was attracted to her gorgeous attitude. I painted her again. 

Maine Coon, Pastel on sanded paper, 12"x9"

When I saw the original photo of this furry feline, intelligence was my first thought.
She seems to be giving complete attention as though in mid conversation with her companion.
The pastels on sandpaper did wonders in depicting the swept back texture of the hair on her face.
Notice the concentration in her eyes and the "coolness" of her grin.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Tabby in blue blanket, Pastel on sanded paper, 9"x12"
This green eyed little cutie couldn't be coaxed off her new favorite napping place even when a butterfly teased her, fluttering nearby. Imagine her thinking, that silly insect, this new blue blanket is too comfy for me to go play.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Japanese cherry and a white-eye

 Japanese cherry and a white-eye, gouache and watercolor on paper, 12"x9" 


 Baby birds in snow, watercolor on paper, 3.5"x2.5" 

A cat in snow, watercolor on paper, 3.5"x2.5"

Peek-a-boo!!

Peek-a-boo! oil on canvas, 6"x4"

Peek-a-boo kitten, Pastel on sanded paper, 6"x4"

This little guy, we named him Shy
will cover his eyes and try to hide
he doesn't run away from you, but just for fun , plays peek-a-boo

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Maine Coon

Maine Coon, Pastel on sanded paper, 9"x12", sold
When I saw the original photo of this furry feline, intelligence was my first thought. She seems to be giving complete attention as though in mid conversation with her companion. The pastels on sandpaper did wonders in depicting the swept back texture of the hair on her face. Notice the concentration in her eyes and the "coolness" of her grin.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011