Sir Kitty at Home -- Process 4

Paint, paint, and more painting! Will I ever get Sir Kitty's look right -- eyes, thought I had them, then changed them.... nose and mouth are looking strange here....aye! What a challenge. I'll just keep painting until I get it right!

Sir Kitty at Home -- Process 3

This painting is progressing along. Painting a cat in the landscape is new territory for me. I think he is turning out okay so far. Have more work to do. Enjoy!

New Painting -- Spirit House

Spirit House, 24" x 24", mixed-media on wood

I just finished this painting a couple of weeks ago. It is a thrilling painting for me as it is very different than anything I have done to date.

A friend gave me the aspen leaves that inspired the whole thing. I added found objects that have been with me for years: stones, wood, metal, and feathers. The spirit house in the right top corner began as a double photocopy of a previous painting. The circular texture is made by pressing an empty masking tape roll into acrylic medium.

A "Goddess" tree gifted me with the spirit house floor and roof pieces of wood. Anyone out there in Silver City, New Mexico might know this tree. She sits behind the turquoise benches on Boston Hill.

I would love to hear your thoughts on this painting.

New Painting in Progress -- Sir Kitty at Home

Sir Kitty at Home, 36" x 60", acrylic on canvas
Process photos

I'm excited to be painting on this canvas finally! The image is a scene outside my studio window. Sir Kitty sits in front of the landscape. He actually sits inside the studio window looking out wishing he was there!