Close ups.
Oil on 5x7 hardboard.The reference photo for this painting was supplied by Kat for this week's WDE.
All the design elements in this picture appealed to me. The background color, chairs, cat, flowers and foliage all seemed to work together.
The support was first coated with black gesso. It then received a thin layer of acrylic pthalo blue to darken it further. I tried to maintain as much freshness in the brush work as possible. To finish up, the thickest, most textured strokes were placed in and around the area of the center of interest...the cat's face.
I enjoyed doing this one. Perhaps all the more because I felt had overworked the previous painting posted.
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I really like the texture of this and the BG is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteA lovely painting Dean you've captured the pose of the cat perfectly :)
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ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous Deano! I love the way those chunks of paint fade out into the left. I want to be like you when I grow up!
ReplyDeleteGreta texture dean and a lovely pose!
ReplyDeleteKitty looks regal, Dean, but I too am drawn to the fading brush strokes behind...Is it a flower bush??? Totally draws me into the piece, wanting to scratch behind the kitty ears!
ReplyDeleteThis is superb Deano. Love the idea of using black gesso - never used it yet and this is truly an inspiration to try!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of color in this one Dean - I love how you went from dark/dark to the subtle highlights.
ReplyDeleteno need to "redeem" yourself Dean...lol! ALL your paintings are exceptional. This one intrigues me..how the cat and the chair "match" one another. The super dark support really all the lights work so well. Nice!
ReplyDeleteEvery piece of your work is very accomplished. This painting really speaks to me with the lively and energetic brushstrokes, the colors, and a great design.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you did this one. Favorite part is the light on the cats body.
ReplyDeleteReally nice vignette, Dean, and a very elegant cat.
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Beautiful work on the highlights, shadows and brushwork.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous painting Dean! I love the composition...the way you've split the canvas into horizontal areas, the shape of the cat, the unfinished background, the limited palette. Great work!
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