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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.
Color is always a challenge. Whether I'm painting from life or a photograph, I want to expand upon the colors that I see. I don't want to reproduce nature or a photo by carefully matching colors and details...I surely can't do that better than nature or a photo. In other words, that's already been done. I use them merely as a springboard to arrive at where I want my art to be.
My goal is to create an engaging piece of art for the viewer. In keeping with that goal is inventive color and to leave ambiguous areas for the viewer to explore. I realize that's a pretty common piece of knowledge among many of you dear readers. But while it was buzzing around in my gourd, I thought I should catch it and post it here.
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Proverbs 25:21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
Pretty little ginger cat. Excellent work!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet Dean...and excellently done! Reminds me so much of my first cat up here on the mountain...Aspen...thanks for this!
ReplyDeleteDean, this is soooooo beautiful. I love the crisp expression of this little feline.
ReplyDeleteMission accomplished, Dean. This sweet kitty is totally engaging, and surpasses any photo. I love the sculptural quality of your paint.
ReplyDeleteGoodness, Dean! She is one gorgeous kitty! I love the colors you have used. I must say that you have had several pieces that you put on eBay that I wish I could have contacted you through email to purchase. Once they go on eBay, they start getting too expensive as the bids come in! LOL But oh yes! That is the point, yes? LOLOL
ReplyDeleteDean, love your thick paint in the focal areas...this is beautiful! You stated eloquently the challenge we all share as artists, but you got it right!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little orange kitty - it almost appears to be coming right out of the canvas! I love it.
ReplyDeleteSweet cat Dean has a wondeful golden glow)
ReplyDeleteWOA HOA....... I like the buzz going on in that gourd.
ReplyDeleteThat is what I need to learn .... going beyond what I see. For this you are a great example. Love this kitty.
You have such a way with animals, Dean - beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a way with animals, Dean - beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous Dean, one can almost feel the fur. Good job!
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