tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33358800080959747782024-03-23T06:14:28.723-04:00Diane HoeptnerArt blog featuring cat paintings and fine art by Ohio artist, Diane Hoeptner.Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.comBlogger1601125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-10841535212935599182019-09-21T13:15:00.004-04:002022-12-27T11:29:16.925-05:00This blog has moved!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's hard to imagine ten years has gone by since I started this blog. How time flies! This blog will always be very important to me.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">You are invited to visit <a href="https://www.dianehoeptner.com/blog" target="_blank">the new blog</a> which is part of a newly designed <a href="http://dianehoeptner.com/" target="_blank">website</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I get rolling on the new site, more of my paintings will become available there.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> All the best to you! Tootles!</span>Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-51012541243485119932019-07-07T18:30:00.000-04:002019-11-27T09:40:42.538-05:00Cat and Bluebird<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cat and Bluebird Oil on panel, 10" x 8," <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">SOLD</span></b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This one is special for Lark & Key Gallery in Charlotte, NC! "Plumage" opens August 1st and runs through September 27th. </span>Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-60138219370688366772019-06-23T18:30:00.000-04:002019-06-23T18:30:01.169-04:00June 2019 Your Cat Magazine Features Diane Hoeptner Cat Paintings<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My paintings featured in "Your Cat Magazine" June issue!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Britain's best selling cat magazine has done story on moi! "Your Cat Magazine" featured five of my paintings in the June issue! Ha, it took a minute for my sample to arrive in Ohio, but I'm happy to finally share it with you! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I have two group shows approaching for which I will be painting new work. One will include a bird, one a tomato... More on those soon... Happy Summer!</span>Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-41779499252280112282019-06-19T18:30:00.000-04:002019-06-19T18:30:00.956-04:00Kitten Siblings II<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-71613770016512865292019-06-17T18:30:00.000-04:002019-06-18T10:20:49.079-04:00Kitten Siblings I<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">Kittens! Lots of kittens at the shelter- Maybe paint a few before coming back to whatever wavelength I was on last week... :)</span><br />
Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-72094448944139777802019-06-11T16:17:00.001-04:002020-12-30T14:50:08.451-05:00Sits Alone<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVycouab0NYv1vleZKZsUvqAy3I2m1djThKqF6aW0nw_s0NeDijLSFiSvXv_2BhlSoPmaxqOm5pw7UN890GNihh9FUnlWuF5X5x9eo0rTRNd2wIlMs_Ogiz9zqgtsEZKlzX4uzKdDYT2je/s1600/sketchsitsalone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="216" data-original-width="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVycouab0NYv1vleZKZsUvqAy3I2m1djThKqF6aW0nw_s0NeDijLSFiSvXv_2BhlSoPmaxqOm5pw7UN890GNihh9FUnlWuF5X5x9eo0rTRNd2wIlMs_Ogiz9zqgtsEZKlzX4uzKdDYT2je/s1600/sketchsitsalone.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">When painting begets more painting, you know you hit the sweet spot. It's not like these are a radical departures from anything I've done before? But they are different/fresh enough to inspire new ideas for future compositions. (Originally thought this would be 10x8 with a cat looking directly at viewer, sketch included!) </span><br />
Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-16204764214169795882019-06-09T18:30:00.001-04:002020-12-30T14:50:56.378-05:00Balance, white cat on a rope painting<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had the idea for three paintings... Ideas were promptly sketched (before they evaporated into the ether, as ideas will do doncha know.) Including the sketch for "Balance." Two down and maybe another to follow. I'm especially pleased with the color harmony in this one, it's better in life! </span><br />
Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-31843843950597348902019-05-26T18:30:00.000-04:002019-05-27T12:11:44.747-04:00White Maine Coon II<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">White cats with one blue eye and one green are often referred to as "odd eyed." Did you know all kittens are born with blue eyes? I vaguely remember Coco having blue eyes-- The guy living upstairs from me at the time had a Blue Russian and he thought Coco might be one too. Considering the patchwork quilt of lovelies my kitteh was the first to leave, it seemed unlikely. Hope you're enjoying the long weekend!</span><br />
Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-43840807498612037922019-05-23T18:30:00.001-04:002020-12-30T14:51:37.135-05:00The Stow Away, is this a Devon Rex?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If I had to guess, based on head shape and curly fur, Devon Rex? This painting is part of a series called "<a href="https://dianehoeptner.blogspot.com/search/label/butterfly" target="_blank">Eye on Butterfly</a>."</span><br />
Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-89962758816283353732019-05-21T18:30:00.001-04:002020-12-30T14:52:25.418-05:00New Toy<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">More than a few wipes and repaints with this one... Second time around painting <a href="https://dianehoeptner.blogspot.com/2019/05/orange-tuxedo-cat-also-painting-can-be.html" target="_blank">this shelter cat</a>. </span><br />
Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-82203577185390448272019-05-19T18:30:00.000-04:002019-05-20T09:17:50.483-04:00White Maine Coon<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White Maine Coon, Oil on panel, 8" x 8," <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">SOLD</span></b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She's fierce. Initially photographed at a fancy cat show, this lovely had different color eyes, one blue, one green. </span>Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-24212741462720787822019-05-13T18:30:00.001-04:002020-12-30T14:53:03.464-05:00Green Eyed Calico <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just one painting this week (and it was a fun one!) Attaching a WIP, fy entertainment. (Side note, more wips can be found on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dianehoeptner/" target="_blank">Instagram account</a>, please follow!) </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Kitty was initially photographed at <a href="https://www.rescuevillage.org/" target="_blank">Rescue Village</a> in Geauga County, Ohio.</span><br />
Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-38565445689126713182019-05-08T18:30:00.000-04:002019-05-09T11:09:44.641-04:00Perched a new cat painting<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Perched Oil on panel, 10" x 8," <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">SOLD</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">The Cleveland shelter has cats and lots of 'em. At the time of this blog post, "Perched" model is available and has a profile page on the website, <a href="https://clevelandapl.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/adult-feline-adoptions/?animal_id=40644491&location=Cleveland+APL" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-51453327051042467082019-05-07T18:30:00.000-04:002020-07-06T17:31:11.071-04:00Black Eared Bun and Fireplace Mantel Makeover<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A quick share for those of you who took an interest my kitchen saga, the settling into new house continues... Since we moved in, we've had a non working fireplace. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I put a clunky chest and tv in front of it but was never thrilled with that arrangement...</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Fast forward to a couple weeks ago, I'm just minding my business running errands-- and THIS! Someone had thrown away a mantel! I called my dear husband who came and rescued it for me. Pictures below. :)</span><br />
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My husband added the fireplace insert from his Mom's old place -- It has a light bulb and<br />
rotating tin foil wheel on back. Bonus, it crackles! When we've finished removing wallpaper<br />
and painting the walls, the TV will go somewhere else. I'm looking<br />
forward to accessorizing it with a mirror and pictures etc... :)</td></tr>
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<br />Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-33457795370537508542019-05-06T18:30:00.000-04:002019-09-16T13:11:01.037-04:00Orange Tuxedo Cat also painting can be a struggle!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">Painting can be struggle! I was gonna tell you I made valiant efforts to avoid over blending this week. It occurs to me that the word "valiant" might be a bit dramatic...but doncha know that's how it felt? To compound matters, when one focuses on one issue, several other "issues" arise without fail. So multiply the blood-sweat-tears aspect by um, several (?lol) for as-of-yet undefined efforts at compensatory adjustments. Never a dull moment.</span><br />
Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-1455155349647578732019-05-05T18:30:00.000-04:002019-05-05T18:30:00.827-04:00Reggae Rastafari Singer Mike Love, a painting for my sister <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, my sister is an avid fan of reggae singer, <a href="http://www.mikelovemusic.com/" target="_blank">Mike Love</a>. She celebrated a birthday recently. It was gratifying to watch her open this gift...she loved it. Painting it reminded me (yet again) how much I so enjoy painting people. Happy Birthday, Deb!!</span>Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-59523864171665205552019-04-30T07:30:00.003-04:002019-06-30T11:11:30.145-04:00Rigo and Freesias<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Coco plays stand-in for his look a like, "Rigo" here... Rigo is my buyer's sister's cat. I'm told the beloved cat possessed a calm and wise demeanor... He would bow his head in a silent "namaste" to those who leaned in upon him. Gotta love it. Thank you, GR!</span>Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-16480627068790854292019-04-28T18:30:00.001-04:002020-12-30T14:53:44.484-05:00Farmpark Goat and an 8 second video<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The warmer weather here is so nice. My husband and I took another tour of Lake Metroparks Farmpark... Such a delight! Including a video of this sweet goat and his sibling. (Video also features a loud crowing rooster, you've been warned!) </span><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PNdZVClXcr4" width="560"></iframe><br />
Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-81772243640328820632019-04-23T18:30:00.001-04:002020-12-30T14:54:23.903-05:00Two of a Kind II, painting of black cats and Ron <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dBiFQDjWvyClGyRyukRo2sZQOKsue3inaFhc9igpwK4Gfhwb13eMcpm04kRuvuUwFHVpdDsAz2j5RRSqMvY9DEx-V3vukUWRq0H4FhbD5IWMV5DCI0XeF96jhH-ENyz2EYuPmRKKFRP3/s1600/TwoofaKINDIIWEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dBiFQDjWvyClGyRyukRo2sZQOKsue3inaFhc9igpwK4Gfhwb13eMcpm04kRuvuUwFHVpdDsAz2j5RRSqMvY9DEx-V3vukUWRq0H4FhbD5IWMV5DCI0XeF96jhH-ENyz2EYuPmRKKFRP3/s1600/TwoofaKINDIIWEB.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two of a Kind II Oil on wood, 8" x 8," NFS</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ron</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another try with the siblings, I wanted to try them on a lighter background... Happy with it, though, I may have blended the brushwork a bit much.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In other news, we have a new furface! He shows up to eat and take a snooze in the rafters of the garage. No petting allowed (yet!) Ha, the first time I saw him I panicked thinking Coco had somehow gotten outside. Me thinks husband will have a new garage lap cat shortly. </span><br />
Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-33094259063421383632019-04-21T20:00:00.000-04:002019-04-26T08:39:11.936-04:00Keanu Meets the Matrix, Tuxedo Cat Painting<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwfhBp6eQ_WfSa7kRRkKY1FdHPsJkZmWA5iaOBAR86dn0ie2btnD9c1LD4H-72kU7WWxevN2tf7tUHirX3C1dbO37GxhhZkWSw63eG1NLrQ8FeLRl7UI1zUKLPx5g5pw9SaSHjJ2vnxzRm/s1600/KeanuWEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwfhBp6eQ_WfSa7kRRkKY1FdHPsJkZmWA5iaOBAR86dn0ie2btnD9c1LD4H-72kU7WWxevN2tf7tUHirX3C1dbO37GxhhZkWSw63eG1NLrQ8FeLRl7UI1zUKLPx5g5pw9SaSHjJ2vnxzRm/s1600/KeanuWEB.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keanu, Oil on wood, 8" x 8," <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">SOLD</span></b></td></tr>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1oyIgQBfBTd1jlNS0m31dsNMD2bycU66VadxUwzDS-ZajlNZBtTZrjKt75D4cFT5mtp4Mo-NvlHyEdWm8lTEJIBEO2yzEIxajVgNCMCB_Lyi-LPeaIt5dbyIAf1GXQPjeozUyxaB_EHRn/s1600/holiday+easter+web++fixed+sm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="288" data-original-width="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1oyIgQBfBTd1jlNS0m31dsNMD2bycU66VadxUwzDS-ZajlNZBtTZrjKt75D4cFT5mtp4Mo-NvlHyEdWm8lTEJIBEO2yzEIxajVgNCMCB_Lyi-LPeaIt5dbyIAf1GXQPjeozUyxaB_EHRn/s1600/holiday+easter+web++fixed+sm.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Crazy about this painting... Can't go wrong with some cats. This is the second time I painted his sweet mug, see the first <a href="https://dianehoeptner.blogspot.com/2019/04/freshman-painting-of-tuxedo-cat.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Including Easter Kitteh today (from my Holiday Cats series.) Happy Easter to you and yours! </span>Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-4503137482989907682019-04-18T18:30:00.001-04:002020-12-30T14:55:06.233-05:00In a Dream <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In a Dream Oil on wood, 6" x 8," NFS</td></tr>
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Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-55115948710502600162019-04-16T18:30:00.000-04:002019-05-24T16:46:29.836-04:00Tulip Trio <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJYtHiTY3TOwUEh3Sks0qmNzJa3p5Oqu31_ASSUgEOVOsxPT5eqfDoxNcQQ9PgrvErfq4hamPJ6VCSiVg1yD0KxGtSZMbVXxms7NHFafRTV_r-ngNJZTFjHgOXGRzn2VbMkyZT9vJINl3/s1600/TulipTrioWEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJYtHiTY3TOwUEh3Sks0qmNzJa3p5Oqu31_ASSUgEOVOsxPT5eqfDoxNcQQ9PgrvErfq4hamPJ6VCSiVg1yD0KxGtSZMbVXxms7NHFafRTV_r-ngNJZTFjHgOXGRzn2VbMkyZT9vJINl3/s1600/TulipTrioWEB.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tulip Trio Oil on wood, 8" x 6," NFS</td></tr>
</tbody></table><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqpP0eWbO-fj1HUvCat-tKnAQHOGxNHe292N6l8FsEZZ9PJduh458oGD7ZPqd9l4rfLUAvc5RSJYnw-6RLVTf4i0YTOGjxbT6167xddbgB5q2xQhpzehK0d4-uChw_70ABUO7jUu5zccN/s1600/daff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="144" data-original-width="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqpP0eWbO-fj1HUvCat-tKnAQHOGxNHe292N6l8FsEZZ9PJduh458oGD7ZPqd9l4rfLUAvc5RSJYnw-6RLVTf4i0YTOGjxbT6167xddbgB5q2xQhpzehK0d4-uChw_70ABUO7jUu5zccN/s1600/daff.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">My dear mother came over to put some much needed order on a flower bed by the side of the house.. She brought everything...tools, gloves and her amazing gardening expertise. (which is good because I am pretty much clueless.) It will be interesting to see what comes out </span><span style="font-size: large;">of the dirt now that it's been cleared and fertilized. also, a few teeny daffodils comin' up in the side yard, picture included. </span><br />
Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-38069077841675428702019-04-14T18:30:00.000-04:002020-07-06T17:32:23.966-04:00Fascination and black squirrels in my yard!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEaRCLdRVs4BVNZuz7jHKOP31AulQ-BzCfLqapWzc7aM09Q8F1uEbqHp8JvLvN57XSVJRQnFNgombHS6Z42XxKYlNJYrIVEpk8w862viqYTS3tXTNFrsaCyh4vVAdxz69RDhkW3tV5nbwY/s1600/fascination+goodWEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEaRCLdRVs4BVNZuz7jHKOP31AulQ-BzCfLqapWzc7aM09Q8F1uEbqHp8JvLvN57XSVJRQnFNgombHS6Z42XxKYlNJYrIVEpk8w862viqYTS3tXTNFrsaCyh4vVAdxz69RDhkW3tV5nbwY/s1600/fascination+goodWEB.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fascination Oil on wood, 8" x 8," <b>SOLD</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A quick re-post of recently re-photographed "Fascination." </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Also today, black squirrels in my yard! :) If you've never seen one, they're just like regular squirrels except for coloration (though they seem quicker?!) Black squirrels were originally introduced in Kent, OH by a Kent State University grounds superintendent. He and a friend acquired them in Canada. The squirrels flourished and eventually made their way from Kent to these parts.</span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Hu3_jPl38v6t6_lSeT656tkg6p7FgCzc6IfbXR2xFABiFUJiA9yN4O2QHur6bymSy3Wh_ct8KtAR4HPP6KarQFMVeyBgahHd-wlevHoNCvaSB1I1IwMrRyLtL4nFRlsiYPQ0axiXz8Hc/s1600/TildaandtheBirdWEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Hu3_jPl38v6t6_lSeT656tkg6p7FgCzc6IfbXR2xFABiFUJiA9yN4O2QHur6bymSy3Wh_ct8KtAR4HPP6KarQFMVeyBgahHd-wlevHoNCvaSB1I1IwMrRyLtL4nFRlsiYPQ0axiXz8Hc/s1600/TildaandtheBirdWEB.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tilda and the Bird Oil on panel, 8" x 6," <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">SOLD</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVJCy7RRuN11-F90Yhw_kmNhsAcIUPpR1XD6ztTcq3ugww8sxJt_SD_tFPlLVooxA3hjksW-BddkLfVUoTtqq0ScNb-24FPU51qCJU1lJxGjGKLPh6CUnPuAFlyEPsdP48N3_66qo8tFj9/s1600/IMG_1794.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="346" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVJCy7RRuN11-F90Yhw_kmNhsAcIUPpR1XD6ztTcq3ugww8sxJt_SD_tFPlLVooxA3hjksW-BddkLfVUoTtqq0ScNb-24FPU51qCJU1lJxGjGKLPh6CUnPuAFlyEPsdP48N3_66qo8tFj9/s200/IMG_1794.jpg" width="191" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">One of the most photogenic cats at the shelter. Ever! Though I've only painted her once before <a href="https://dianehoeptner.blogspot.com/2017/10/last-leaf-cat-painting_30.html" target="_blank">here</a>. She's not gonna take a swipe if you're wondering. :)</span><br />
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Diane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-13623909774396090252019-04-07T18:30:00.000-04:002019-04-08T12:15:13.709-04:00Feathered Friend and a new tagline<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ftQm_gmMyKHleDFaz26j4FdhSFrqoY1asZcUNtnKYRm2xPRHO0QcZTDbXAAO_qWWou8HUR7fy612-T8fzkQ3BDjDG-xt1nif6pTrVysidk99btp5PJmHUe1piJ4-lbNcGlt5wSaqjaVd/s1600/featheredfriendWEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ftQm_gmMyKHleDFaz26j4FdhSFrqoY1asZcUNtnKYRm2xPRHO0QcZTDbXAAO_qWWou8HUR7fy612-T8fzkQ3BDjDG-xt1nif6pTrVysidk99btp5PJmHUe1piJ4-lbNcGlt5wSaqjaVd/s1600/featheredfriendWEB.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Feathered Friend Oil on panel, 8" x 6," <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">SOLD</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbda1g1qx9aOfDtSHaOEsppz0orFUdxzxBlM0r0R7bhKOcsFyHZi2epYEP0j2_4TInGxUriEs41tyP3hawxcIYiHQEBvg0lWJZl3a_7jiWD3WvyuGsvxL-E5He3pAB59EnRAfggLgeUTn0/s1600/dovesm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="72" data-original-width="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbda1g1qx9aOfDtSHaOEsppz0orFUdxzxBlM0r0R7bhKOcsFyHZi2epYEP0j2_4TInGxUriEs41tyP3hawxcIYiHQEBvg0lWJZl3a_7jiWD3WvyuGsvxL-E5He3pAB59EnRAfggLgeUTn0/s1600/dovesm.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Another for my <a href="http://dianehoeptner.blogspot.com/search/label/birdd" target="_blank">Eye on Bird</a> series. I found a book of bird clip art, it's loaded with birds of all kinds... Most likely separated from larger illustrations on vintage greeting cards and decorative items. Wasn't sure if I'd be able to make the illustrated bird look "real" enough, another Eye on Bird painting tomorrow!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Do you like my new tagline? "The Art of What Sets Cats Apart" is a bit more memorable than the old "(fe)line, shape & color," me thinks... </span><br />
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