Hana
Size: 8×10 inches
Medium: Acrylic
Support: Ampersand Gessobord
This is Hana (means “flowers” in Japanese). She passed on in January 2009. About 8 years ago, she started to show up in our backyard and spent all day sleeping in one of my flower pots. Every time we brought food to her, she hissed and tried to bite. One day, we brought her indoor and she immediately turned into a very friendly cat. She had never hissed at us after that. We concluded that what Hana really wanted was a home. Although she never liked other cats much, she loved human contact. We don’t know her age. Her vet thinks she was an old cat when she passed.
Hana belongs to the following groups:
Acrylic Painting, Animal Kingdom, Fine Arts, For the Love of Cats , 1 image a day , Realist Traditional Art, Tabby Time ~ 3 per day and Wildlife and Pet Paintings Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
mimi yoon
you are just incredible…
and sorry to hear about her passing… hana’s lucky to have lived beautiful 8 years with you…
artbyakiko replied
Mimi, thank you so much. Your works are fascinating!
AnitaInverarity
Soooooooo beautiful, what a lovely story.
Sorry she’s passed on, but she got the home she longed for. So much love in your painting xxx
artbyakiko replied
Thanks so much Anita! xxx
Tama Blough
Beautiful cat with a happy story – she was loved and cared for and that is what matters.
artbyakiko replied
Thank you, Tama, for your kind remark!
J-C Saint-Pô
Just a gorgeous painting of a gorgeous cat!
A truly beautiful and amazing story!
She defenatly knew what she wanted!
A smart animal! ;-)
artbyakiko replied
J-C thank you so much! Yes, she was a very smart kitty.
ApeArt
this is wonderful – a wonderful tribute to a lovely cat who had a happy life with you :)
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much ApeArt! xxx
David Clark
I think each of your paintings surpasses the previous one – which is very difficult to do. This painting is just incredible
- such love you put in your paintings -sad that she passed on- but I would think she was a very lucky/fortunate kitten. -daveartbyakiko replied
Dave thank you so much. I tried to be better with each painting. Glad that you think so. I just hope Hana approves of this portrait.
darkestartist
amazing work. sorry you lost her, but you did a fantastic portrait. wonderful!
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much darkestartist! xxx
Brian Towers
Truly outstanding painting. The detail is fantastic – as is the overall masterpiece.
artbyakiko replied
Brian thank you so much for such a wonderful comment!
Angie McKenzie
stunning portrait!!!!!
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much Angie!! xxx
Arie van der W...
Beautiful, beautiful painting Akiko…....I love the way you catch the light in your work! It’s absolutely gorgeous!! And what a wonderful story. She seemed very happy with you.
artbyakiko replied
Arie thank you so much for your compliments!!
Amy Boddie
You are incredibly talented! This is beautiful, as are all of your works.
artbyakiko replied
Amy thank you so much for your wonderful comment!!
Alexandra Felgate
Wow, this is so beautiful. Sorry to hear your beloved Hana has passed on…....seems she was needed somewhere else?? She’s beautiful, and so pleased she found a happy home with you :)
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much Alexandra. She must have some important business up there where everything is so beautiful!
Kate Eller
Perfect….and perfectly beautiful. Detail is magnificent.
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much, yimusjane, for featuring Hana!! She must be happy to see that!
Varry
photographic painting!!! wow…...Hana knew which family was going to love her…fabulous detail…
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much Verry.
colourful
such a lovely cat, beautiful painting, i love it
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much Anita!
Margaret Harris
Beautiful detailed work !!
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much Margaret!!
DwCCreations
Beautiful portrait of her! I’m so sorry about your loss. xo
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much DwCCreations!!
fesseldreg
Phenomenal!
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much fesseldreg!!
coolart
great portrait well done
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much coolart!!
JamieLA
Absolutely amazing portrait!
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much Jamie!!
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
WOOOOW nice cat,
amazing details !!!! congrats in an achievement !
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much Ismail!
Jill Tisbury
A beautiful study, I especially love how you caught Hana in the light. Stunning!
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much, Jill!!
Lynda Robinson
Fabulous work – excellent lighting!!!!
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much, Lynda!!
Margaret Stock...
Lovely work, beautifully rendered, a lasting tribute to your cherished Hana.
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much, Margaret!!
crispur
Stunning work
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much!
Holley Ryan 22 days ago
Beautiful work, love your attention to detail!