Miniature- Birman Cat Portrait

Blue Lynx Birman (TJ)
3"x 3" watercolor on board

I am currently working on some Christmas commissions, so I can't show anything...just in case...however, here is another small portrait sample, this time of one of my menagerie, our blue lynx Birman, CH Gwindors Year of the Tiger, otherwise known as T.J. .
And yes, his eyes are that blue :-)

"Siesta"

"SIESTA"
4"x6" Coloured Pencil on Pastelmat

This is a very peaceful drawing; Cat+Sun=Sleep

A big, furry, red marmalade cuddled in his basket for his afternoon nap.

Don't we all wish life was that simple?

Click here to bid (Bidding ends June 25th @ EST)

New Papers and Blogging Award

I've been experimenting with some new papers I ordered recently; Fisher 400 and [Clairefontaine] Pastelmat. Neither are available in Canada (from what I could find out), but I was able to order them through the Creative Support Company.
The CSC were great to work with, I was billed through Paypal, making it easier for me, and the package came quickly and in great shape; no bends!!

Above is a small Ragdoll study done on the Fisher400 with coloured pencils. I am limited on time today, but will expand more on the paper and my progress tomorrow :~)

I would also like to thank the multi-talented Linda Shantz for awarding me a Passion for Painting Award! Thanks very much Linda! It was a pleasure to be included in your 30 horses/30 days project! One of my favourite paintings was this one on day 7... can't help but stop, smile and mellow out when I see this peice!

Last of the Material Cats

"SOLIDS" SOLD
Original ACEO 3.5"x2.5" Watercolor on WC paper

I couldn't help it...I did one more ACEO to go with my cats and materials theme...to follow "Patches" and Stripes" we now have "Solids"

Hope you like it!

Another Tiny Cat

"STRIPES" SOLD

Original ACEO 3.5"x2.5" Watercolor on WC paper

I enjoyed painting little Patches so much, I thought I'd give her a partner.
Here is "Stripes" :-)

Brush in Hand

•SOLD "PATCHES"
Original ACEO 3.5"x2.5" Watercolor on WC paper

I am posting a little ACEO today, imaginatively titled "Patches" (how can it be anything else??) This is about as much as I have achieved thus far, it's cute :-)
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Many thanks to all who posted me with their well wishes during my break. It was great to hear from you. My hand surgery went beautifully and I was able to start drawing for limited amounts of time just 2 days after the operation.
One down, one more to go! I will be getting the left hand done in February.

For any other carpal tunnel sufferers out there, I eagerly recommend this surgery. Other than the slight soreness and stiffness that comes with the surgery, I have not had any CT symptoms.
If you would like to know more about the procedure I got, or my surgeon, please do not hesitate to contact me at animalartist@justagallery.com and we can chat :-D

Copper Gaze

"COPPER GAZE"
5"x5" original watercolor painting on Arches board

Here is my latest small auction painting. It is loosely based on our fist cat, who was a marmo and white semi-longhaired boy and he was beautiful!
I love how the intense look turned out in this piece; Cats are wonderful at holding that focused look when something grabs them...

This painting is available for $50.00 plus $6.00s/h.
Please contact me if you are interested.

Tabby in a Basket

"Tabby in a Basket"

5" x5" watercolor on WC paper

This is the little cat painting I had been working on. It was taken from another painting that I did a couple of years ago, but wasn't too happy with.

I changed my cat reference to a softly back lit tabby and the subtle browns, blues and dove grays, work lovely together. I am very pleased with how it has turned out; hope you are too!

This painting is available for $50.00us plus $6.00 S/H.
Please contact me if you are interested.

Calico Callie

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CALICO CALLIE • 5"x5" watercolour on rag board

Here is the finished piece of the work in progress I posted yesterday.
"Calico Callie" and I think she is a sweetie. I really love this color combo...maybe one day my 2 Birmans may get a new friend...

On the Drawing Board

Two items to share today;

First, I'd like to extend my warmest congratulations to Tracy Hall, a wonderful watercolour artist who's work I greatly admire.
Tracy recently entered had a number of her outstanding miniatures into the annual exhibitions of the the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers and the Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, DC and was honored with well-deserved awards in both shows (multiple ones in the RSMPSG)!
Check out the full write up by Katherine Tyrell on her 'Making a Mark' blog, and don't forget to visit Tracy's site to view her amazing work.

Now for something a little closer to home....


Here's a look at my current painting in progress; a close up of a dilute calico kitty, which I will be calling "Calico Callie"
She's got the sweetest face, and I hope I can due justice to those lovely muted colors. Not just a regular black, orange and white calico, a dilute is a "watered downed" version of that mixture, namely creamy orange, soft grey and white. It is a lovely combination, so please check back tomorrow to view the finished piece!

All Dressed Up....

~SOLD~"ALL DRESSED UP..."
5"x5" watercolour on 300lb Arches paper

Sorry about the silence on the blog; I've been working on a commission, a poster submission and another small painting done, but I haven't been able to paint as much as I would have liked to this week. Family life has been extra busy!

In between waiting for washes to dry on the larger pieces, I started this little guy. He ended up taking me a lot longer than I anticipated, but I think the time was worth it.
"All Dressed Up..." is one cool cat; a suave take on Halloween's black cat- hope you like it!

This piece is available for $50.00 + $5.00 shipping ; if you are interested, please contact me directly.

King of the 'Hood

~SOLD~"KING OF THE 'HOOD" 

5"x5" Watercolor painting on Arches Board

I love this expression!...Be sure that this guy is no pushover pussy cat in his 'hood!!...but we know someone loves him (I put a collar on him!) :-D

Basket Cat

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"Basket Cat" 

5"x5" Watercolor on d'Arches WC paper
Cats are the greatest sleepers; curled in a ball, sprawled out on their backs, contorted into various positions. And they always seem so content! The variety is endless and I might have to do a series...

Anyway, here is a little piece of peace :-)