tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6912024698482592423.post906938956427698909..comments2023-07-22T05:00:18.017-07:00Comments on negativespace: Orenda, New Paintingneetzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08328078244870157157noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6912024698482592423.post-25479630894305202442010-08-14T18:14:41.309-07:002010-08-14T18:14:41.309-07:00Thanks Kat,
I'll have a "go" at Red...Thanks Kat,<br /><br />I'll have a "go" at Red, but I don't "guarantee" anything. These paintings were exercises in painting the interior and the animal. I would never "backlight" a portrait. Send me a few photos if you want an actual portrait and I will see what I can do. The more information you can give me on Red's personality, the better!neetzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08328078244870157157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6912024698482592423.post-26427676369031611312010-08-14T05:46:40.959-07:002010-08-14T05:46:40.959-07:00I think you did a wonderful job with the lush surr...I think you did a wonderful job with the lush surroundings and the texture of the fur. I can see how the lighting made it difficult for you with the face - it doesn't appear as clearly defined. it's tough to get those eyes right too - cat's eyes are - what's the word, I'm looking for? ephemeral maybe? They are hard to capture, in any case, BUT I think overall, you've done a commendable job. If I send you a photo of "Red" would you like to have a go?<br /><br />KatKat Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877694888419628533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6912024698482592423.post-27694226516139370092010-08-13T07:10:25.467-07:002010-08-13T07:10:25.467-07:00Dive,
Thank you for your nitpick. I feel the sa...Dive, <br /><br />Thank you for your nitpick. I feel the same way about that shadow. It was originally greenish like the rest of the chair. Then I glazed over it with more of an ultramarine. (I'm not sure why). Now it looks too purple to me. I just had to step away from it for a while.neetzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08328078244870157157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6912024698482592423.post-59206609767777473142010-08-12T22:45:54.956-07:002010-08-12T22:45:54.956-07:00Neetzy: I think you've captured Orenda perfect...Neetzy: I think you've captured Orenda perfectly. Her backlit fur is amazing and a perfect contrast to her sweet face with those piercing blue eyes. I particularly love the way her paw is underneath that tassel, which just screams mischievous playfulness.<br />The soft furnishings are perfect; you've caught the textures brilliantly, especially in that shadow on the bottom right.<br />If you'll permit me one leetle nitpick, it is that I agree with you on the colour of the shadow behind the red cushion; shadows from red need green in them. You've got some green in there but maybe it should spread into the blue area.<br />Other than that, don't change a thing. It is gorgeous.divehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12938980502783421961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6912024698482592423.post-73298509607030864492010-08-11T18:03:26.586-07:002010-08-11T18:03:26.586-07:00Thanks Shaz,
Orenda was a beautiful kitty! I thi...Thanks Shaz, <br />Orenda was a beautiful kitty! I think I finished with cats for a while. I just needed a break from landscapes. <br /><br />I have been doing some, "whimisical" painting as of late. I'm experimenting and liking it, but not quite ready to post. <br /><br />Janelle,<br /><br />Thanks. When I post paintings, I see them differently. There are a few little things I want to fix. Oh well, I glad you like it. This was a refreshing little jaunt for me.neetzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08328078244870157157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6912024698482592423.post-18712048348113869712010-08-11T06:46:44.713-07:002010-08-11T06:46:44.713-07:00Hmmm, I think you're done. I think this is a ...Hmmm, I think you're done. I think this is a fantastic painting, Neetzy. You managed to put in just enough detail. I've always heard that it's good to leave a little up to the viewer's imagination. Perfect!Janelle Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421704740728568653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6912024698482592423.post-48911763360771819792010-08-10T12:29:19.865-07:002010-08-10T12:29:19.865-07:00I think you did a beautiful job Anita. I just wan...I think you did a beautiful job Anita. I just want to plop down on those cushions right next to her fluffy self!Shazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02196666013653201878noreply@blogger.com