Sunday, November 29, 2009

Mirror To The Soul

This is about 30 min into the process. It looks as if the cat has applied war paint... . The color of the board is actually red and not as orange as this photo shows.

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard. This is my contribution to the WDE at Wet Canvas. The image was supplied by Sharron.
The first photo is to give you an idea about how my paintings usually start. This time I pre toned the support with red acrylic. I tried to achieve texture and active brushwork.
Hope you enjoy!!

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22 comments:

  1. m1 Designs11/29/09, 7:33 PM

    I just love seeing your work. Very well done.

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  2. Mi11/30/09, 2:09 AM

    Beautiful eyes...

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  3. Celeste Bergin11/30/09, 2:48 AM

    I find cats to be a most elusive subject--you do very well depicting our feline friends. Another good one, Dean-o!

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  4. Autumn Leaves11/30/09, 6:11 AM

    What a gorgeous kitty and great painting. Beautifully done, Dean.

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  5. Becky Joy11/30/09, 3:58 PM

    Beautiful eyes. The brushwork is very well done.

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  6. Unknown11/30/09, 8:17 PM

    Great title! Gorgeous painting. You the man!

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  7. Art with Liz12/2/09, 3:14 PM

    Really terrific Dean! Those expressive eyes and thank you for sharing your process with us. I always learn something from you.

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  8. Debra Keirce12/2/09, 5:49 PM

    Very nice! You do well with the red backgrounds!!

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  9. Becky Joy12/3/09, 12:18 AM

    Still as good the second time around. Thanks for the comment. You are in my drawing.

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  10. Edward Burton12/3/09, 2:04 AM

    Very cool, Dean - great eyes!

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  11. Dean H.12/3/09, 2:50 PM

    Hi, Maria and Mi...Thanks For stopping by and your nice words!

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  12. Dean H.12/3/09, 2:51 PM

    Thank you, Celeste, my friend!

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  13. Dean H.12/3/09, 2:53 PM

    Thanks, Autumn!

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  14. Dean H.12/3/09, 2:54 PM

    Hi,Becky...The eyes were what made this a bit different.

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  15. Dean H.12/3/09, 2:56 PM

    Thanks, Sheila...I always get a kick out of reading your comments! :)

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  16. Dean H.12/3/09, 2:59 PM

    Thank you, Liz...That's what is great about blogging. We can all learn so much from each other! Hope I contributed a little.

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  17. Dean H.12/3/09, 3:00 PM

    Hi, Deb...Red and black seem to be my main loves for backgrounds.

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  18. Dean H.12/3/09, 3:06 PM

    Edward...Thanks, my friend!

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  19. Edward Burton12/3/09, 6:05 PM

    Hi Dean, sorry for the un-updated eBay listing. I will be relisting the ones that haven't sold tonite and will post the new link on my blog.

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  20. Marian Fortunati12/4/09, 10:33 AM

    He turned out great!! But I have to say that I liked him when he was orange too!!
    Hope you are well, Dean!

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  21. Diana Moses Botkin12/7/09, 4:21 PM

    Nicely done, Dean! Thos warm undertones really make it glow. I'd love to see this in person!

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  22. Mary Sheehan Winn12/13/09, 10:08 AM

    Dean,
    Thanks for your comment on my blog. I feel the same way when I push the publish button. It's SO cool!
    I love cats and this one is beautifully painted. I am an underpainting girl.

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