260 - MITCH - DAVE EDWARDS - MIXED MEDIA - 2009
I drew our younger cat Mitch in graphite and coloured pencils and then painted a grey upside-down L-shaped border using acrylic paint. When that dried, I drew (using a ruler) squares. I drew free-hand mosaic pieces in each square with fineliner pen and then erased the guideline squares and filled in the pieces with coloured pencils.
Yeah – okay – I know it’s boring reading all that, but lots of people actually ask what mediums were used; myself included :)
For anyone interested in getting to know Mitch and his step-brother Mao, I keep an occasional illustrated diary of their adventures here on Redbubble
FEATURED BY BITS AND PIECES – 24th June 2009
FEATURED BY PAWS AND CLAWS GROUP – 26th June 2009
FEATURED BY FOR THE LOVE OF CATS GROUP – 11th July 2009
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Sebastiaan Koenen
He looks like he just grabbed the most powerful, hypnotic book on that shelf and thinks he now has the knowledge to chat up each interesting cat in your neighborhood.
Cool drawing.
BLYTHART replied
I guess you could say he likes to get his teeth into a good book :)
Catherine Howell
really great drawing, Dave!!!!:)
BLYTHART replied
Thanks Catherine.
Tom Gomez
A real cutie Dave …
BLYTHART replied
You’re so right; he is. He’s the fluffiest cat we’ve ever had – we have to hoover the carpet twice a day because he leaves a trail of fur behind him – seriously.
conniecrayon
So very nice Dave so many lovely colours and textures and gorgeous Mitch who could ask for more (O:
BLYTHART replied
I keep looking for new work on your page Connie – have you any on the way?
GittiArt
Love it a lot !!! Bravo Blythart !!!
BLYTHART replied
Thanks :)
madvlad
mee- yahooo- no me mitch. sweet sugar, anyone who loves katz can,t be all bad
BLYTHART replied
Any friend of Mitch is a friend of mine :)
JacquiK
Love this Dave
AnitaInverarity
Awww He’s looking very pleased with himself and you should be too- ultra cute xx
gabbielizzie
catherine walker
It;s wonderful dave..really a good one
I like the way the patterns are all different yet compliment each other..well done.
BLYTHART replied
Thanks Cath. What I did was to keep a note of all the pencils I used to draw Mitch and then use them to do the mosaic pattern.
Alexandra Felgate
Instant fave dave!!!! Love the shelf of books behind him too…..and no it wasn’t boring reading what you did to create this piece, that is always interesting!!!!
Lance Leopold
Love it!!!!
BLYTHART replied
You look very dignified in your new avatar photo Lance.
nancy salamouny
Nice, the colors and patterns are eye catchy, puurrrrfect! Congrats on feature
Linda Callaghan
what a cute drawing Dave….looks like Mitch is in bed with his blankie! lol….very interesting background and fab. colours and design.
Dani Dreyer
Not boring at all Dave, its great to know how you create your stunning art.
pinkster
so cute, a well deserved feature, congrats..
dawndavies
a fabulous piece, mitch look soooooooo cool, dawnx
jimmie
Simply Charming. And I always want to know “how did They do That?”
wildago
Well read and well fed! A fun and enjoyable drawing.
bevmorgan
Such a character. This says so much about Mitch. Super piece of work.
BLYTHART replied
I wasn’t happy with the eyes, so I have altered it and it now looks more like our little Mitch :)
Carol Berliner
Wooooooow amaaaaaazing work!! I looooove it! Instsant fav!
Susanne Correa
BLYTHART replied
Mitch the cat says that by featuring his portrait you have brought him closer to his goal of world-domination :) Many thanks, Dave.
Lynda Robinson
Good old Mitch!!! I hope he is duly flattered by all this attention! Great job Dave and I love the ‘smile’ on his face!!!!
BLYTHART replied
... the smile … oh, you must mean the wicked smirk :) He’s a darling, but a strange little creature. We were laughing this morning as we heard Rowan (our 22 year old son) shouting, “Will you get off me, for goodness sake!!” Mitch has somehow singled Rowan out as the recipient of all his biting. He will just dive at Rowan and cling onto his trousers like a mad dog :) Rowan feeds him and is lovely with him, so maybe it is a form of affection :)
Woodie
You have a distinctive style all of your own Dave and don’t let anyone change it!!
Cheers Neil
BLYTHART replied
That’s a lovely thing to say Neil – many thanks.
AngelArtiste
I love this. I love the feel, the colours the design and most of all the cat
BLYTHART replied
He actually is a very loveable little creature – very hairy though. He leaves trails of fluff all over the carpets just by walking across them. Our other cat is smooth-furred and never moults.
Kate Eller
Awwwww Dave…this is darlin’. Mitch must be struttin’ by now. Congrats Limey Dave ( couldn’t resist that one )
BLYTHART replied
That’s fine if I can call you Yankee Kate :P Yeah, Mitch is strutting – he always has had delusions of grandeur though.
Monica Engeler
Nice cat. Too cute for me.
BLYTHART replied
Thank you.
Sharon Mau
This is a lovely work of art Dave, I love the colours and the playful concept.
BLYTHART replied
Thanks Sharon.
Nancy Stafford
great artwork
madvlad
thank you master dave-your approval means,much to me-as, in your own style of art- you are so well,founded, love your kitty, you sure love your critters, why not, they are so faithful, more then kin or lovers/at times have a good weekend here hot hot
BLYTHART replied
It’s an awful thing to have to say, but our cats get better treatment than a lot of human children do. They are even allowed to playfully bite us without being punished. They get the best food available, with additives to prevent hairballs forming; they get regular check ups at the vets and when one of them sleeps on our bed I often have to get up at five in the morning to let him out so he can wander around the garden. They have warm beds and toys to play with and lots of attention and cuddles. If only life was so easy for the battered abused children of this world :(
Ruth Kauffman
Love this work, Dave! And yes…I like to also know all that “detail” about the painting!! :):) Very interesting…
BLYTHART replied
Thank you Ruth.
biddumy
Adorable cat and the mixed media used adds extra ‘finesse’. Well drawn!!!
BLYTHART replied
Thank you.
Margaret Sande...
You are unstoppable in all the wonders you create Dave. And what patience you must have!
BLYTHART replied
You too are unstoppable … I love your work.