Daydreamer

Finally finished!  I am calling him "Daydreamer" (his real name is Toolie) and there is a sweet story about how Toolie and Linda met at the photo credit link.  This one has tested my skills but was so much fun to paint even if I did hold my breath several times during the process.  I have posted some photos below to show the sides of the "canvas". It will be for sale on my DPW site and here is a link - http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/vicki-greene/daydreamer/123073

Photo Credit:  goingslo on flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goingslo/8235924877/in/photostream

Daydreamer

Varnished Watercolor

10x10 3/4 inch wc paper "canvas"

Surveillance Operation - Finished

I finished the small painting and now will go back to work on the other one with fresh eyes.  This one will be listed on DPW for sale and there is a link below to the painting.  Photo credit: Vijay Sonar

Surveillance Operation

Original Watercolor - Varnished 

5x5 inch

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/vicki-greene/surveillance-operation/122613

I have made a bit of progress on the cat but it seems that this past week was not to be one for painting. I was overtaken with interruptions and am actually pleased that I accomplished any painting at all.  Sometimes when I am working on a larger piece (yes 10x10 inch is large for me) I can only look at it for so long without needing a break so I started another small cat painting (5x5 inch) to give my brain a resting place.

I also am posting a picture of my wolf that I finished recently because I won 1st place in the painting category at the ALNF's 8th Annual Member Art Show and I wanted to share that with my blogging buddies. 

This coming week isn't looking any better for painting time but I will try to grab a few minutes here and there.

Photo Credit: Cat in Window - goingslo on flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goingslo/8235924877/in/photostream

Photo Credit: Undercover Cat - Vijay Sonar

New Cat WIP - Moving along slowly

Making slow progress and this is certainly in the ugly stages.  I used to panic at this stage but I have learned that if you just keep working the painting will usually take a turn for the better so deep breath and continue painting.
Photo Credit: goingslo on flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goingslo/8235924877/in/photostream

New Cat WIP Update

Here is a small update just to show that I am making some progress.
Photo Credit: goingslo on flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goingslo/8235924877/in/photostream

New Cat WIP

Here is a new WIP and it is in the early stages.  I have made a few minor changes to the reference photo, mainly changing the leaves on the left to include azalea blooms and the position of the top foot. The cat is beautiful and I hope to do him justice. This watercolor is 10x10 and is a 3/4 inch stretched watercolor paper canvas which will be varnished once completed.
Photo Credit: goingslo on flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goingslo/8235924877/in/photostream

This is the commission that I have been working on and finished today. The owner is very happy with it. 

This beautiful Maine Coon cat's name is Solo and sadly he is no longer with us.   I added the ears and adjusted the coloring from indoor to natural light and I fell in love with him as I painted. 

The owner graciously allowed me to post her photo  along with my painting.

Cat Finished!

My first painting for 2013 is finished!  Thank you for following along with my WIP.  

Below is a link to the Daily Paintworks Site where it is posted for sale.

Repose

5x5 inch 

Varnished Watercolor

SOLD

Cat - WIP continues

This is what the cat looks like with approximately six additional hours work.  

Cat - WIP

I am starting off the New Year painting!  I enjoy doing these little detailed paintings but they do come together rather slowly.  This is a 5x5 inch cat wip.