Sunday, March 7, 2010

"Sitting Pretty" 9X12 Watercolor and Graphite


This is a watercolor and graphite painting I did of a calico cat. I love the drippy colors as it ran off the page. When I start to paint this type of painting, I complete the eyes first and then add the rest of the painting. The colors are primarily watercolor stains. I love pinks, greens and blues. I also like Payne's grey My favorite is probably quinacridone gold. I think I first used that color in Jan Kuntz's workshop several years ago in Carmichael, California.
Again, this is a quick study. I have the kept the original to many of my cat portraits and have sold the prints.

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