Deco Layla

Deco Layla  Oil on wood  10" x 10" SOLD

Despite the appalling lack of new art here, I am in fact painting every day.  Today's post/painting "Deco Layla" is one of my favorites, it was a judge's pick for November on Daily Paintworks.  (Thanks to judge Belinda Del Pesco!)  I will be posting a bigger version of "Deco Layla" (working on it now) and more soon!

Sun Cat original oil painting

Sun Cat  Oil on wood  14" x 11"  $395.

Couldn't resist painting this cat again.  This painting will be part of a group exhibit Syzgy at 78th ST Studios/Cleveland West Art League, JAN 17-FEB 14.  It is available for purchase, though delivery wouldn't happen until after the show.  To learn more about Syzgy, click here.

Poppy Cat painting of gray cat on pattern

Poppy Cat  Oil on wood  8" x 8"  SOLD

As the holidays approach at warp speed, I find myself noodling with old paintings.  My "fixes" are not always successful, but this one is an improvement.  Click here to see the original version. 
Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving.

Freesias on Pattern floral still life painting

Freesias on Pattern  Oil on wood  8" x 6"  $145.

What's going on here!

Painting in my studio. 

I'm getting a nice influx of pet portrait commissions for the holidays.  Some include exotic cats, which I am thrilled to paint!! Looking forward to sharing them with you, but it won't happen until after the paintings have been gifted.

In other news, "Profiled" was a judge's pick in the October Daily Paintworks Contest.  (Thanks to Laurel Daniel!)  Wanna do more like it!

Nathan portrait of my eldest nephew

Nathan  Oil on wood  10" x 8"  NFS

When I painted Nathan's younger brother Russell I was casual and almost careless going into it.  It was my experiment in (human) portraiture...  I didn't think I'd be able to pull it off and that somehow made for a very pleasant experience and I was really happy with the painting...  This time around with Nathan's portrait, I struggled and it probably shows.  After two wipes, the hair seemed ok--but when the time came to paint more subtle color/value adjustments (etc) ...let's just say I was fatigued.  We'll do another sometime soon.  Next time around, I want to be make sure his beautiful blue eyes can be seen. 

Love these guys!

Lucinda long hair white cat painting

Lucinda  Oil on wood  8" x 8"  SOLD

Another cat from the Cleveland Animal Protective League.

Survivors a floral still life by Hoeptner

Survivors  Oil on wood  8" x 8"  $195.

Didn't quite make it overnight.  ):

My friend Vinnie and I went to an open house at the new Orville Marketplace recently.  It's a giant industrial building that has been completely renovated... in order to open an upscale arts destination.  Much fun was had and we are both interested in exhibiting our paintings there when it opens. 

Especially exciting Vin pulled a giant clump of nasturtiums out of her garden for me!!  Trader Joe's never has this flower and my mother no longer grows them so I was thrilled.  When I got home, I put them in a baking dish with water...  They didn't all maintain their glory overnight--however most of the yellow ones did...   Thus, "Survivors."  You may see a few more nasturtium paintings soon.  Thank you, Vinnie!!

Cat Fight! oil painting

Cat Fight!  Oil on wood  10" x 8"  $245.

Photo reference for this painting provided by Love and Hisses.

See Spot + me-magazine features my cat paintings

See Spot Wait  Oil on wood  8" x 8"  $195.

Click to visit my "Caturday" paintings on German Website.

The German news, politics & culture publication, me-magazine featured my cat paintings in their weekly "Caturday" round up.  When the page went live, the thumbnail images across the top included side by side, President Obama and my white kitteh "Killer" painting.  Besides being a little disorienting, it was a hoot.    ...also I want to welcome visitors who clicked over the world wide interwebs to the visit.  If you like what you see, be sure to subscribe.
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