BIJOU

6 x 8 inch oil
on 1/8th inch gesso board
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This is a commission for a friend, what a beautiful face.

FOREVER YOURS

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

This is my friends sisters cat, she sent me the photo as we are both huge cat fans, I fell in love with that wonderful face so of course I had to paint it. 

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.

PLEASE SIR...

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

My last two paintings were very large so going back to my 6 x 6 was a little bit of a challenge at first.  I used burnt umber to under paint and do the sketch. I find it softens the overall colours of the painting.

MY HEART BELONGS TO YOU

6 x 8 inch
oil on 1/8th inch gesso board
$75.00

The key word here is painting, I just let loose and did exactly that, very little sketching at all.  My brush moved quickly with lots of energy...end result very fluffy kitten.

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.

PLEASANTLY SURPRISED

6 x 6 inch
oil on 1/8th inch gesso board
$50.00

I am trying to paint more things with light and shadow, I find it hard for some reason.  I can't seem to get it around my head that it is just painting values and not to worry about the subject.  Leaving the detail until the end.

PIPPIN

6 x 8 inch
oil on gessobord
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Always enjoy painting an orange tabby, this was a little tricky as the photo wasn't that clear.  I really like the end result though.

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

SELF-ASSURED

6 x 6 inch
oil on gesso board
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I haven't painted a cat for quite some time, I used much more paint than usual, I just kept layering until I got the effect I wanted.