PURRRFECT

6 x 8 inch oil
on 1/8th inch thick gesso board
$95.00

I took the photo of this kitten several years ago and have painted her a couple of times, I just really wanted to paint her again...so sweet.  

ADOPTION COMPLETE

6 x 6 inch
oil on 1/8th inch gesso board
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I took this photo at the cat rescue I frequent, this kitten was standing on a scratching post which originally I had painted in and then decided against it.  The colours were quite muted so I decided to add some splash. My brush strokes were very loose and all over the place.

LOVELY CAT

6 x 8 inch
oil on 1/8th inch gesso board
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This cat was a delight to paint, I love all the bold marks on his beautiful coat.

KITTY CAT

6 x 8 inch
oil on 1/8th inch gesso board
$85.00

I haven't painted a cat for some time, I was searching my photos and loved how the light was on part of the cats face.  I used indian yellow and transparent oxide brown for the underpainting.  I am trying to be even more loose with my style, this painting has very messy strokes and little dabs everywhere.

IS THAT A MOUSE?

6 x 6 inch
oil on 1/8th inch gesso board
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I have had this photo for awhile, I seem to stay away from images that have shadows, not sure how to start the painting.  Well today was the day.  The key for me is to paint what you see not what you think you see.  Spend as much time studying the photo as you do painting.

MINDFUL

6 x 6 inch
oil on 1/8th inch gesso board
$60.00

I still get such pleasure from making so many beautiful colours from just a handful of paints. I have learned so much about colour by paring down my palette.  It took awhile to get the hang of it but now I can't imagine painting any other way.

LOST IN THOUGHT

6 x 6 inch
oil on 1/8th inch gessobord
$60.00

I started this cat and originally was going to wipe it.  I decided to push through and am pleased that I did.  I usually use a more softened colour for my background but decided to throw caution to the wind...love the turquoise/blue against the golds and yellows.

BIRD WATCHER

6 x 6 inch
oil on 1/8th inch gessobord
SOLD

I used medium red transparent for the underpainting.  I haven't painted a cat for quite some time...change is always good.