Monday, January 5, 2009

Tobias Cat Miniature (EDM#185)

Tobias Cat Miniature
3" x 4"
Coloured Pencils on
90lb Stongehenge Paper

This is the second piece that I created for the I created it for the 4th Annual Juried Miniature Show & Sale here in London, Ontario at The Art Exchange.

For some reason I find cats very difficult to paint/draw. I like cats but have rarely been around them, except at friends' homes. We used to have cats when I was young and living with my parents. However, both my son and I are allergic to them so we don't live with any cats in our home. Therefore, I am not as familiar with them as cat owners are. We live with four birds, so, that may explain why I enjoy drawing/painting them so much. I am able to study them up close all the time.

This cat ref. photo came from Buck's Blog. He was kind enough to allow me to use any of his kitty photos to help me get over my cat-drawing-phobia. Buck and I have been friends since 1978-79. We were inseparable friends as teens. He is really into public transportation and you may also enjoy his Buck Tracks Blog. I enjoy his photos.

20 comments:

  1. I love this cat face. I am not a cat owner either but find their faces fasinating. Maybe, I should try to paint one of my neighbor's five cats.

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  2. This cat painting is exquisite. You certainly did get over your phobia for painting cats.
    Jean

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  3. Ana...I was just running around commenting on my regular blogs....and who do I find but a regular old Artwanted Buddy!! Great blog and as always your work is excellent!

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  4. Oops I almost forgot...Tobias is fantastic!

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  5. Ana, you did a wonderful job. Susan, Tobias' owner, is going to be thrilled when she sees it.

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  6. Wow, what a beautiful portrait! I know you are good, but it comes home so strongly when you know the subject!

    Very nice job!!!

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  7. This is beautiful...what a treat for all to see...you have such a delicate hand with your drawing! :)

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  8. Your miniatures have an amazing amount of detail! Very nicely done.

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  9. Hi Ana, you have a great site with some truly beautiful work, love the cat portraits, I'm a cat person.
    I'm going to be checking back often.

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  10. A beautiful and sensitive portrait. Lovely!

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  11. Hi Ana~ your work is wonderful. You have a very nice touch, able to capture the living emotion behind the subject. A pleasure to see - I'm glad I stopped by.

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  12. Welcome to EDM!! You are very talented!!

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  13. Ana... I really don't think you have any problems at all painting cats! This is gorgeous. The play of light is stunning.

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  14. That lighting is beautiful and you've got such a wonderful touch with the fur. Lovely.

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  15. Hauntingly beautiful -- What a lovely glow of life you've captured!

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  16. Wow Ana. This is just beautiful. I think you got over your fear. So amazing that you could do this so small. Lovely and intimate. Best of luck in the show.

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  17. Ana, Tobias' owner, Susan, here with such excitement and praise! Thank you. I want to know if you're willing to part with it? You've captured his inner beauty as well as his outer.

    Susan.

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  18. Thanks to everyone who has commented. I think I have changed my mind about painting pictures of cats. I am probably too hard on myself, as most artists are.

    Susan, please email me. I plan on entering this in a juried show, but if it does not sell, you may certainly have it. Or, I could make you a giclee print. Email me at ana@tirolese.com and we can discuss it.

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