A cat on a rocket. Created with acrylics and pens on Bristol board, 9″ x 9″.
I struggled with this painting and repainted areas several times. I think I struggled because I tried to do some things differently with this piece. I have rarely used black paint so the black cat was something different for me. I hoped too that by using black it would force me away from my reliance on using pens to add detail and line work and that instead I would have to paint my lines.
I’m really trying to improve my brushwork, especially when it comes to laying down fine lines and details. I even bought some new smaller sized brushes, a mix of liners, spotters and rounds of size 1 through 000 (seen below).
Have a good weekend.
The black with orange and a touch of red work. It’s good to know there’s people using the ‘real’ tools…::: )
Cat on a rocket!
Giles, Good choice in the end with the black. Crunchy kitty.
I struggle with my dependence on pens, also. Forcing yourself to work with brushes can be frustrating and a little anxiety-producing (especially when you’re concernced with messing up a piece). Good luck with it!
Your black kitty is my favorite part of the whole picture.
I am really enjoying your new banner and blog! I love the way you talk about your work, what you think and how you do it. Made me laugh when you talk about pen dependency! It could be worse!!! Your colours and style are wonderful !!! Love it
Great picture. The cat looks a bit “disturbed” to put it nicely. Sitting on a rocket like that – no wonder… Very personable work.
And your brushes are very neat and clean, unlike mine.
Ok. I hope I’ll pass the numbers test this time… here goes.
Have a good week
I not speak english sorry!!
Your interesting designs are a lot!!!
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Rock On Cat on a rocket. It is beautifully done.
Lovely orange cat, pretty eyelashes and great she’s on a rocket! Also love seeing new paintbrushes – wish they stayed looking like that :)
wowie! id love to have as many as those paintbrush too! mommy!!!!!
hehe and cutie cat you have here…
Lovely cat, great to have it going out in style, red and all! Great illustrations – I browsed your blog… Lily.
Rarely uses black paint! Imagine that! I love this illo! Too fun and so colorful!
It looks like you painted the cat on glass, it has a great texture to it!
Sure is frustrated to see. Nice work and keep up with the brushes. I buy new sets regularly, partly because i don´t treat them nice. Anyway, great cat going on a big mission!
Awww, I think your kitty is adorable .. and you have such a refreshing and unique style. I enjoyed navigating through some of your other pieces. Very cool.
nice color palette
Kitten on a rocket – I love it! Lovely choice of colors.
Your characters are adorable. Great illos on your blog – WOW!
I love the combination of colors and patterns, and I love the stylized look you’ve achieved! What a really fun painting! You have some very delightful work here:>
not only do I love the cat on a rocket (brilliant! just brilliant!), but I love that even your most basic subject matter takes on a whole whimsical life of its own. you have a whole universe going on. I’m glad to have the opportunity to visit it (I’d move here but I have to see how the housing market it).
you’ve got style, kid! -cigar puff-
it reminds me of molas.
Cute! Love the patterning!
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nice web! really cool! and nice cat!!!
Thanks for all the terrific feedback! You guys are great :)
Love the kitty!!