Category Archives: cat portrait

June Featured Artwork and Desktop Calendar: Paws for Reflection

In 1999 I was honored to create artwork for a limited edition print to be sold as a benefit for The Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. “Paws for Reflection” is the feline desktop wallpaper calendar for June. Read more on The Creative Cat: June Featured Artwork and Desktop Calendar: Paws for Reflection

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The Artist’s Life: Accepted Into an Exhibit, “Bath, Interrupted”

I entered this painting into two back-to-back exhibits through the 2021 Westmoreland Art Nationals, the Westmoreland County Community College Exhibit and the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival, and it was accepted into both! Mariposa didn’t win any of the regular show awards, but she is still in the running for the People’s Choice Award, determined […]

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Marketplace: Commissioned Portrait Specials for Special People

I always feature my traditional Mother’s and Father’s Day discounts on commissioned pet portraits from April through June so you can have a discount on a special portrait for that person in your life who inspired you to love animals. Read more on The Creative Cat: Marketplace: Commissioned Portrait Specials for Special People

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Commissioned Portrait: Brothers, Paladin and Percy, and Consider Giving a Portrait Certificate

To really be true to the two together, we had to use the entire photo, from their butts to their toes. Also, consider giving a certificate for a commissioned portrait as a gift for the holidays. Read more on The Creative Cat: Commissioned Portrait: Brothers, Paladin and Percy, and Consider Giving a Portrait Certificate

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Summer Season Special: 25% Off All Commissioned Artwork

Until July 31, 2020, I’m offering 25% off all commissioned fine artwork, all subjects and media. I’m known for my “portraits of animals”, but you can also commission me to paint non-animal subjects. In fact, I’ve been commissioned to paint some very special places already: the view from a friend’s vacation home, a special place […]

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25% Off All Commissioned Artwork

Until June 30, 2020, I’m offering 25% off all commissioned fine artwork, all subjects and all media. I always feature my traditional Mother’s and Father’s Day discounts on commissioned pet portraits from April through June so you can have a discount on a special portrait for that person in your life who inspired you to […]

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Virtual Open House Day 1: 25% Off All Commissioned Artwork Plus Free Framing

I always feature my traditional Mother’s and Father’s Day discounts on commissioned pet portraits from April through June so you can have a discount on a special portrait for that person in your life who inspired you to love animals. You can also commission me to paint non-animal subjects. In fact, I’ve been commissioned to […]

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February 2020 Personal Creative Challenge, Day 13: Update on Amy’s Portrait

My goal with Amy’s portrait today was to get the values settled, the dark areas and the light areas, and to get the plant as finished as I could get it. I posted this challenge update on The Creative Cat: February 2020 Personal Creative Challenge, Day 13: Update on Amy’s Portrait

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February 2020 Personal Creative Challenge, Day 9: Update on Amy’s Portrait

I’m counting all creative things I do into my creative challenge, especially artwork. Time spent on a portrait works into that. I began this portrait last summer but picked it up again after my hip surgery last fall. I had a chance to meet with the customer last month and posted the first draft then. […]

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What’s on My Easel: Amy

A good start on my next commissioned portrait, “Amy”, former feral mom cat happy in her forever rescue home. This portrait will be about 16 x 22 and is painted in pastel. Read more about this portrait on The Creative Cat: What’s on My Easel: Amy

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