Well, in an effort to combat the winter blahs and spark my creative slump, I decide to sign up for a painting class...Since I photograph dogs and cats, I thought it would be fun to learn to paint them. This is Lily, my sisters dog, and I did this painting for her birthday. I think it turned out pretty good considering I haven't painted in quite some time. The important thing is, I really enjoyed doing it and can't wait to do some more! I have so many photos that I think could be fun paintings now...I tried water based oils for the first time and I love them. You get the effect and feel of oil paint, without all of the smelly chemicals and difficult clean up. Whoever came up with this paint is brilliant! Thanks for looking and any constructive criticism is appreciated!
A local art gallery here in Va. Beach hosts a show each year called the Cat's Meow. All artwork must include a cat and a portion of the sales from the show go to benefit the Va. Beach SPCA. I figured I would take a break from the dogs for awhile and try my hand at painting cats so I could participate in the show...The first on is called "The Gift" and anyone who owns a cat is familiar with this phenomenon...The second is called "Purple Cat" because I have no idea what else to call it. I enjoyed painting the cats and will probably do more in the future. I feel bad that i haven't posted anything in awhile. We have been sick around here lately and I have not felt like doing much of anything...I can't wait for Spring!
