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Oil on 5x7 gessoed hardboard.Felt like doing an impressionistic...or expressionistic...well, since it's a bit of both, I'll just call it a "sionistic" style of painting. :)
Lots of paint...lots of color...lots of brushwork...lots of fun! I hope y'all like it!
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Oh Deano! This is gorgeous! Just what I needed to brighten up my day. I wish I had your brush technique down but the more I study your work the more I learn. I also admire your way with color. You're one of my favorite artists.
ReplyDeleteI'm so tickled...I opened up this comment form going to say JUST what Sheila said...so I will...OH DEANO...I love this little precious kitty! Your background feels so fresh, and your brushstrokes...magnificent! Makes me want to go out and get a kitten!
ReplyDeleteEverything about this is beautiful, Dean:) I like that you painted the cat's profile which I don't see too often.
ReplyDeleteThis is extra nice; beautiful. I really like the way you handled the cooler shadows against the warm highlights.
ReplyDeleteFabulous!!
ReplyDelete...And lots of great painting! This is wonderful. Love it!
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This exudes a warm and fuzzy feeling...Love the whiskers!
ReplyDeletewow the fluffiness is something else,great backlighting effect
ReplyDeleteit looks so alive!
great work!
ReplyDeleteGreat composition and execution!
ReplyDeleteWow Dean, this is magic!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this!
ReplyDeleteIncredibly well done! Colors, brushstrokes, lighting, you name it...one of your best!
ReplyDeleteVery expressive Dean, and I like the composition.
ReplyDeleteWonderful painting, Dean - great job with the fur!
ReplyDeleteMethinks that cat has just spied a mouse! Things are about to get exciting!
ReplyDeleteDean, I LOVE your cats! But this one is especially beautiful!! Congrats!! Also.. This years state fair entries have to be on CD's... http://ohiostatefairfinearts.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteI've never entered before but my friend tells me it's a really nice show.. so I figure what the heck! :) Worth a shot.. If we both get in, it would be fun to meet you in person! BTW... thanks for trying to vote for the Gallery in the Vault... they did win and I was really happy for them!! I used to own a shop similar to theirs and I know what things like that award mean sometimes!
Take care and good luck at the fair if you enter... deadline is tomorrow.. :)
Love this, Deano Great colors and texture. What a sweet face! Love that bit of lavender next to the green and orange and the teal background was the purrrrrfect choice.
ReplyDeleteI'm playing ketchup - great feline - and I love the horse with its complicated bridle. You've been busy!
ReplyDeleteLove your kitty Dean. Really perfect and I love all the brush work I see.
ReplyDeleteLol..Bless you Sheila! I'm gonna have to buy a bigger hat size!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Saundra...get that kitty!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy, Angela, and Dana...I appreciate your stopping by and sharing your thoughts! :)
ReplyDeleteLiz..Thank you.
ReplyDeleteArti...I hold my breath when I doing whiskers...Lol!
Rob...Great to "see" you again...Thanks!
Klecks,Elizabeth, and Liz...Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi, Karen...Thanks x3! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ann...I really appreciate the encouragement!
ReplyDeleteHi, Sam and Edward...Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteThe gaze is rather intense, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteThe gaze is rather intense, isn't it, Deb? Lol! Forgot to inlcude your name.
ReplyDeleteHi, Sally...I wish you all the best at the Oh State Fair! I rarely do such things...Tho it might be a lot of fun...Hmmmm....maybe next year.
ReplyDeleteI'm really glad to hear that Gallery In The Vault won!!
Hi Gwen, Patrice , and Barbara...Thanks for stopping in and the very kind words.
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