This kiity got a little busy and a little muddy with so much subtle information to convey, that I worked some white into it. While I’m not crazy about using opacity in my watercolors, I tried it anyway to bring cohesion to the image. My challenge is to try this subject again, including all her stripes and varied values without the use of white.
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Just lively as a real cat.
I must avoid reading your descriptions in general. Makes me nervous. I’m a naive who loves every creation of yours!! Alright..alright, let’s see how it comes about with stripes and without white :))
This is one absolutely comfortable kitty, beautiful work Elena! Wish I could curl up and zone out like this . . . !
Indifference is the foundation of happiness, at least from the cat’s point of view. 🙂
A feline perspective for sure:)
love it!
Thank you Cassandra!
He’s gorgeous! I had a muddy problem with similar colours today, so it was nice to see your solution 🙂
Don’t ya just hate muddy? Thanks Jen:)
Beautiful work 🙂 My cat lays like that quite often.
Thanks Kellie:)
I don’t think the touches of white paint detract from this painting at all. It’s lovely!
Thank you Jill:)
Love that stretch. What a lovely cat.
Thanks Richard:)
I’m just in awe at anyone who can draw furry animals!! It looks like a lot of work!!!
Your kitty seems so nicely comfortable taking a snooze….ah…reminds me of a raining cool afternoon, snuggling in bed!! LOL
It is a bit daunting to work with the fur and then the markings, choosing what to add and what to leave out. Yes, she’s got it pretty good. Right now she’s napping on my bed:) Thanks Shree!
I like the white. I like the kitty.
Thank you George. I’m sure she’d like you too:)
Lovely little kity:) I like her pose! Looking forward to see the other version!
I’m looking forward to the other version too. Got to paint it first;) Thanks much Uday!
Captured the spirit and gesture of the pose nicely. Love the outstretched paw – makes me want to reach out and give her a pet, but she probably wouldn’t like being woken up =)
🙂 Thank you!
The part I like best about this painting is that outstretched paw – it is beautifully formed, and looks so strong.
Thank you Anna. The extended paw is this kitty’s preferred pose. Thanks very much:)
Love the colors!!! You are amazing!!!
Thanks very much:)
Wow, that’s so interesting what you did with the fur. So much depth and translucent layered effect. Cool!
Thanks Cindy!
he looks quite the happy kitty! I adore your work, Elena!
Thanks so very much:)
This is so beautiful! I really love this. And what an amazing cat…
Nothing like a cat;) Thanks!
Elana you were on my following list and some how you disappeared.. anyway you are back now. Caught you…. again.
Glad you’re back!:)
Sunny-cat!
Beautiful watercolor, lovely kitty 🙂
Thanks Nuno:)
I’m searching for the ‘Do not disturb’ sign!!!
🙂
Beautiful color: very powerful. The white are well done.
The cat I mean! The painting itself is really well done, and includes a lot, and very little detail at the same time, in a perfect blend of colors
Adorable =)
Thanks Simon:)
I hope you received my other comment
Very nice, dear Elena! Chromatics I also really like!
Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day! Big hugs, Stefania 🙂
Thank you Stefania!
I’ll just tip toe by ….. shouldn’t want to disturb such a sleeping beauty ….
Such marvellous magic in this painting Elena 🙂
Thanks Poppy:)
Excellent!! great work Elena
Thank you Belen!
Beautiful Elena! Fresh, loose, and those orange-red paint brushes at his back leg, I love them. Gives it a dynamic, secure and brave appearance.
A lovely comment. Thank you Palmira.
A beautiful work of art. very good job. xox Elena
So love her little paws! Beautiful! How can it get any better?
Thanks Robin. Ah, I do love her:)
Ah, soooo cute! Love it ❤
Thank you Violet:)
Love it!
Thanks Jess!
Always wanted a ginger 🙂
I cheated John. She’s really a tabby with a little ginger undercoat. I turned up the ginger on her portrait;)
Love the colours and the claws a lot! Great!
Thanks Erica!
You’re welcome, Elena!
You’re welcome, Elena!
Adorable!
Thanks Sophy!
I like those claws in the forefront. A sleeping kitty but still on guard, there’s a little bit of wild in there! : )
There surely is. She’s a sweetie but a wild thing as well:) Thanks Karen.
This should be for me 🙂 I loved it… so beautiful. You are amazing artist dear Elena, Thanks and Love, nia
Consider it yours Nia! Thank you:)