Monkey's Library

Artsez

Monkey's Library

Watercolour illustration.

This is my cat, Monkey. She’s a very good model because she only moves if someone does it for her. I wanted to paint the peace I find amongst shelves of books.

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Monkey's Library by Artsez
Monkey's Library by Artsez
  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    That is a fabulous water colour! What a lovely scene! You should put this in the for the love of cats group as well.. its beautiful work!

  • Artsez

    Artsez

    Thankyou! I just found that group and have submitted it. Thanks for your comment!

  • Peter Zentjens

    Peter Zentjens

    Perfect! Just like the life of that cat. :)

  • Artsez replied

    Hehe, thanks Peter.

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    So delightful- a lovely painting xx

  • Artsez replied

    Thanks for the kind words!

  • Karin  Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    magnificent work sarah ;)

  • Artsez replied

    (belated) thankyou Karin!

  • Charlie08

    Charlie08

    Aww.. love the expression on monkey’s face! Wonderful work.

  • Artsez replied

    Thanks so much!

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Stunning, it fits perfectly in our First Things Group!

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    Beautiful work Sarah…Hi from another Gold Coaster;)

  • Artsez replied

    waves
    Hi Shanina, and thankyou!

  • adgray

    adgray

    OH YES!!! another stunning books & cats piece!!!
    & I absolutely would die for the chair!!! Green is my fave colour!
    oh to snuggle up with a good book there!
    Brilliant! ☼
    Chookas! ♥

  • Artsez replied

    Thanks Chookas!

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Oh the serenity! Just love this wonderful watercolour!

  • Artsez replied

    Thankyou Marion!

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Monkey looks adorable and I love the library and chair.

    Congratulations on the home page feature.

    I hope you will join and submit your best works to Solo Exhibition. We’re having our first solo exhibition tomorrow.

  • Artsez replied

    What a lovely surprise!
    Thanks! I’ll go and look at the group now!

  • CapturedByKylie

    CapturedByKylie

    Congratulations on being featured on Red Bubble’s “Book Themed” Home Page. July 13th 2009.

  • Artsez replied

    Thankyou :)

  • joan warburton

    joan warburton

    Fantastic work and congratulations!

  • Artsez replied

    Thanks very much :)

  • Tiffany Dryburgh

    Tiffany Dryburgh

    Wonderful! I can feel the peace and quietude.

  • Artsez replied

    I’m glad you’re feeling that, thankyou for your comment!

  • Maria Murphy

    Maria Murphy

    awesome

  • Artsez replied

    Merci!

  • KellyThomas

    KellyThomas

    perfect. Your cat is so cute!

  • Artsez replied

    Thankyou!

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    such a fun image … I adore it!!!!!! Congratulations on your Home Page Feature!!!!!!! YAY!!!

  • Artsez replied

    Thankyou Lois!

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Very COOL cat!!!!! A wonderful image!!!

  • Artsez replied

    Thankyou Lorilee!

  • bevanimage

    bevanimage

    What a life! This is wonderful, Artsez; so evocative of the peace of a library, and the relaxation that only cats can achieve. Congratulations on your homepage feature.

  • Artsez replied

    Thankyou! I wouldn’t mind flopping on an armchair asleep all day either! Hehe.

  • Jing3011

    Jing3011

    He sure looks comfortable.

  • Artsez replied

    Indeed! Thanks for stopping by.

  • DalunE Khoang

    DalunE Khoang

    You did the artwork very well along with the characteristics you wanted to portray.very cozy feeling.great work.congreats on the Homepage

  • Artsez replied

    Thanks so much for your kind comment

  • Colleen Battistoni

    Colleen Battis...

    wonderful!
    Excellent work! Please consider joining us and adding this to the new group Animal Composites & Fine Art The group is offering a challenge for all new (created and uploaded after June 23rd) work so check it out and enter if you have anything applicable to the challenge guidelines :-)

  • Artsez replied

    Thanks! I joined and added one that may have fitted in the guideline.

  • Gloria Abbey

    Gloria Abbey

    Marvelous art…kitty is perfectly relaxed. Congratulations on the homepage feature!!

  • Artsez replied

    Thanks Gloria :)

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    What a wonderful little scene! Being a book love, the only things missing in this image is a cup of tea and a roaring fire, but in my mind they are alreay there. Beautiful color and composition! Congrats on the homepage feature!

  • Artsez replied

    Cup of tea! Hehe, maybe next time. Thanks Joanne!

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    wow this is just marvellous, wonderful painting and well done on the homepage feature!!!!

  • Artsez replied

    Thanks!

  • poupoune

    poupoune

    Monkey is either resting from her previous life or for the next one.
    It’s simply a wonderful water colour.

  • Artsez replied

    Hahah!
    And thankyou for the kind words.

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Congratulations on your Home Page feature…a wonderful addition!

  • Artsez replied

    Cheers Marion!

  • Evita

    Evita

    Beautiful image and artwork !!! :D

    Congratulations on your homepage feature !!! :D

  • Artsez replied

    Thanks Evita :)

  • joanna77

    joanna77

    so wonderful and brilliant model

  • Artsez replied

    Thankyou Joanna, she’s currently licking my elbow. Meep.

  • Songmistress

    Songmistress

    Instant favourite, as both a cat lover and a bibliophile. Beautiful work. Congrats on the front page feature. It is well-deserved.

  • Artsez replied

    Thanks for the kind words!

  • Enivea

    Enivea

    Simply gorgeous and I absolutely LOVE the mouse! It’s the icing on the cake!
    Well deserving of the home page feature:-)))

  • Artsez replied

    Why thankyou! I wasn’t sure anyone would notice the mouse! You proved me wrong, thanks!

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    This is a gem of a work, what a great library you have :) ~ Anni

  • Artsez replied

    Thanks Anni! I only wish I had a library like that, it’s not mine.

  • fleurfleming

    fleurfleming

    this is adorable, I’m not normally an ‘illustration’ person but I love this!

  • Artsez replied

    That’s a high compliment, thanks so much!

  • Ken Powers

    Ken Powers

    Amazingly rendered.

  • Artsez replied

    Cheers Ken!

  • Poun

    Poun

    This one is popular :) Can see why.

  • Artsez replied

    Aww, thanks Poun!

  • Siobhan Knox

    Siobhan Knox

    thanks for the nice comment! i was just looking through your work…wow u are sooo talented! stunning!

  • Artsez replied

    Thanks Siobhan!

  • Virginia McGowan

    Virginia McGowan

    I adore this brilliant I remember seeing it on the home page! i think I may have even emailed it to a person or persons to sow them? ((())

  • Artsez replied

    Thanks Ginny!

  • Sean Jansen

    Sean Jansen

    This is simply awesome work….Love it !! Congrats on your features also : )

  • Artsez replied

    Cheers Sean!

  • Jozianna
  • Artsez replied

    Thanks so much!

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker 7 days ago

    wow..how beautiful..so well done it’s gorgeous!!

  • danita clark

    danita clark about 21 hours ago

    Lovely, she looks so content

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