Thank you for the comments and for saying that my previous painted lady is my prettiest. I don't think that you'll say the same thing for this one. The pretty one was painted carefully and slowly, with light transparent layers of paint. After that I needed something opposite - more paint, less thinking, less planing. I knew I wanted to paint a cat. Maybe it is because
Janet's Lulu was recently sick (and doing well now - YAY!), or because I'm thinking often about
Dot and her lovely cats, or because our cat Bart is even more cuddly than usual .
Meet Bart:
I wanted to paint a cat, but had no idea what else. I tried sketching and didn't like anything, so I decided to start with the cat and see from there. I thought you might enjoy seeing the process:
Painting this left me feeling very happy. Truth to be said - this whole week has made me feel happy. I painted more and filmed some of it. I'll be sharing soon.
I'm off to have my pre-sleep cup of tea...
Have a happy weekend!
Hello lovely Zorana..I am sitting at my sisters place and I was talking about my special blogging friends.
ReplyDeleteAnd then I popped onto her computer and noticed you had done a post. Love your latest painting. You are so gorgeous to be thinking of Janet's kitties. And of mine :).
Sending much love to you.
Dot xx
Zorana, the kitty is sooo cute!! and I love seeing the process of your painting! This painting reflects your happiness :)) great job!
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Love her and the kitty,also like how you showed the stages of the painting.
ReplyDeleteI am so loving your art!! The texture, color, everything about it!
ReplyDeleteLove the kitty, and yes, the do tend to rule the house!! :)
Oh you know how I love to see the in process shots. I just find them so interesting. But I really like this girl too. I like both "the gentle one" and this one a lot. Can you come see me now? I've been looking for you all week. Well I knew you would let me know if you were coming but that didn't stop me from wishing even though I had week for #e!!.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that I have ever seen a painting of yours that I don't like.
ReplyDeleteYou have an amazing range. This one is wonderful...love the little kitty.
The Gentle One is amazing and looks as gentle as I imagine your heart to be.
So glad to hear you say you need VARIETY in your work! Me, too. I find myself changing the subjects, approach, or media.
ReplyDeleteBart is a sweetheart; give him a treat for me.
Love the rich textures in this painting. Thank you for sharing your process.
Create On!
Miss Zorana,
ReplyDeleteI love to see your process...how it all comes about is always amazing to me. Your kitty with the crown is so delightful, I love him & your wonderful red-haired girl makes me smile! My grandma Twilla & my sister both have red hair, so it's very nostalgic & joyful to me. I'm also soooo glad this picture made you happy, it comes through in the overall feeling...just LOVE it Friend!!!
Smiles from me to you,
Susie
Great to see your process and that kitty is gorgeous (he even looks a little like Dots Ronnie Bear!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a happy, happy week. Nice isnt it?
Jacky xox
I love seeing your progress paintings! There are always so many layers you can see in the final piece it's neat to see it in steps. It turned out great as always!
ReplyDeleteWhen the post came up I was scrolling down to get the whole picture and came to the crown - I thought Bird. Then I saw Cat. Now all I can think of is "The Cat That Swallowed the Canary", HAHAHA.
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Darla
This is a great piece!! I love her red hair!! :)
ReplyDeleteHello, my friend!
ReplyDeleteI tried leaving you a message a few days ago but Blogger was having some issues!
I just wanted to thank you for all of your sweet comments! It really lifted my spirits throughout this sad time.
I continue to view your blog & beautiful art nearly daily! So inspiring!
Thinking of you!
Hugs~ Missy
I am so glad to have found your blog! Your work is great! Out here in Western MA, we have a woman named Donna Estabrook. Her paintings resemble yours. Lots of crowns, angels, birds, believe and hope there. You might want to look at her work and get to know her. I will return to your blog often, hope and belief is always a good reminder.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing your work!! Found you on Beth Peters blog! Going to heart your shop.
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Rebecca
This is by far my most favourite of all your recent work - LOVE IT!! The colours, the textures, and the lovely cat - all sing to me.
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