PRETTY KITTY

6 x 6 inch oil
on 1/8th inch thick gesso board
$80.00

I just loved painting this cat, the colours were so beautiful and the gaze....

BIJOU

6 x 8 inch oil
on 1/8th inch gesso board
SOLD

This is a commission for a friend, what a beautiful face.

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.  

CONTENTED

oil on 6 x 8 inch
gesso board
$95.00

I grew up with siamese cats so I am very partial to their wonderful personality and the sound of their oh so distinctive meow. This beauty was rescued in the summer after spending a couple of years outside.

Wisdom

6 x 6 inches
oil on panel
$50.00

I was in Vancouver last Sept with my girlfriend and we went to a knitting store in gas town, there in the window were two very old cats.  We found out from their owner that they were sisters who were 18 years old.  I just love the way this sister was looking up at me.

Pretty kitty

6 x 6 inches
oil on panel
GIFTED

My niece Robyn has two cats, I asked her to send me some photos, they are both lovely.  Here is the first painting.

Big eyes

6 x 6 inches
oil on panel
SOLD

The photo for this kitten was quite dark, I used the enhance on my iPad and even then painted in more light.  My favourite part is the nose...I always really enjoy painting a kitten.

Can I go outside?

6 x 6
oil on board
SOLD

Jack is one of my favourite cats to paint, every time I go into the pet store he is sitting very regally up on his stoop, just high enough so that none of the dogs can bother him...he doesn't like to be bothered.  

Circle cat

6 x 6
oil on board
SOLD

A friend of mine goes for a walk most days and passes this cat.  He finally got close enough(now that the cat trusts him) to take some pictures.  I love how his body and head are lovely and round.

For some reason I find it more difficult to paint animals with smooth lines.  This was definitely a challenge for me.

Curiousity

6 x 6
oil on board
$50.00

This little doll is a rescue kitten who was adopted last year.   I love the composition of this picture and how her little head is tilted just so.  I enjoy painting pictures where there is not very much background...very effective.

I dare you

6 x 6
oil on board
SOLD

This is Millie, she has such a unique look to her.  I did really loose strokes with this painting.  She was a delight to paint.

Yoyo

6 x 8
oil on board
SOLD

This is Yoyo, the colouring on his face is quite interesting, it almost makes him look crooked .  From the stories I have heard he has quite the personality.  

The look

6 x 6
oil on board
SOLD

I have never seen a picture of a cat that didn't warm my heart, this was no exception...her expression is so serious even a little on the cranky side, but you know that she is just a sweetheart.

Millie

6 x 8
oil on board
SOLD
This is sweet Millie, she was an absolute joy to paint...such a beautiful girl.

Orange is the new black

6 x 6
oil on board
$50.00

I haven't completed a painting for a couple of weeks, not for lack of trying, I just wasn't happy with anything that ended up on my canvas…many wipes and I even tossed a couple out of frustration.  Today I was at my little studio in Qualicum,  I finally finished a painting that I was happy with.   

Oreo 8 x 8

8 x 8
oil on wrapped canvas
$100.00
NFS

Next month there is an 8 x 8 exhibit at The old school house gallery where I live. You can paint anything you want as long as the piece measures 8 x 8. I decided to paint Oreo again. Every year I purchase the Blue dog day timer with art by George Rodrigue, he paints the same dog over and over changing things about each painting…never gets boring. i look through every page to see what the next dog painting will be.

Black and white

6 x 6
oil on board
$50.00

This is another version of Oreo.  I used much looser strokes on this canvas.  

Oreo

6 x 6

oil on board

$50.00

SOLD

This is Oreo, a commission for a friend.  Oreo passed away 2 years ago but is still dearly missed by the family.  

Get me outa here

6 x 6
oil on board
SOLD

This is a kitten that is up for adoption at our local cat rescue.  I grew up with siamese cats so I have a true fondness for them. Ceaser was our first, then Zorka and finally Samantha or Sam for short, were a big part of our family.  I remember so vividly the sound of the siamese meow, much like a baby crying.  

Duchess

8 x 6
oil on board
65.00
SOLD

This is Duchess who is no longer with us, she was owned by a friend of mine.  She was a very majestic looking cat, her eyes were a very pale green…just beautiful.