Working it out

So what are you looking at here? The laying out

of what will become an oriental carpet in my painting

commission. What you see at the top are the tails of

two cats who were close buddies. And if you look

closely you will see the outline of their shadows.

This is an intriguing assignment and I will soon post

the latest version. I have done a lot since this photo

was taken, but there is still quite a ways to go. It

is challenging to do the layers of work to get the

carpet perspective, then the carpet painted, then

the shadow done over all.....to say nothing of the cats

themselves!

The other cat commission all done!

If you scroll down to a May 3rd posting, you will see the sketch

for these two buddies. Originally it was to have been 11" x 14"

but it worked out to be better at 9" x 12". I loved doing the fur

on the tiger stripped cat, and the paw and pink pads of the

other snuggle bunny (kitty!).

Let me know what you think. And maybe you'll have me

paint one of your beloved companions!