Classical Cat
This is a spoof on an 18th century painting. I chose this bit of silliness as an excuse to learn how to paint satin. I find it much harder to paint satin with acrylics. The approach has to be entirely different than when I would paint in oils. Had to do a ton of glazing to get the same effects as I was able to accomplish in oils.
Original ptg.: 17” x 24”
acrylic on canvas board
artist’s collection
Available for sale asGreeting Cards
Susan Bergstrom
Outstanding…what a great imaginative piece!
thepaintedsoul replied
It was a fun idea to put to canvas. Glad you like it Susan.
fesseldreg
Great skill!
thepaintedsoul replied
Thanks so much.
Rowi
Very creative, beautifully painted
thepaintedsoul replied
Ah , you must be a cat fan. : >) Thanks so much for dropping by. Take care. Cheers!
Denise Martin
wow! the satin gown is fantastic
thepaintedsoul replied
How kind of you to say so. I was pleased with how it came out…but trying to get that satin look with acrylics was a real learning experience. Cheers!
izzybeth
Meow… Wonderful…
thepaintedsoul replied
Thanks Beth. . . it is still one of the most enjoyable paintings to work on for me. Thanks for dropping by. Cheers!
izzybeth
Oakey Dokey, Let me get this straight… you are still working on this? I do know how difficult it is to capture fabric. and with paint!!! Biggest chalenge ever.
thepaintedsoul replied
Okay, I have put it to rest finally. Gotta watch my tenses. : >D
I had been fussing with it forever. . .going back into parts of the dress to make it look more satiny. Took some time. : >)
izzybeth
grins and lol.