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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Bittersweet works in progress

I was contacted by a fellow blogger about portraits of two of her Abyssinian cats who had passed away - Sen-Chan in 2009, and very recently, her beloved Yuu-Chan.

The portraits are both 12 x 12 inches, oil on canvas. I've started with a monochromatic underpainting. This is Sen-Chan:


And this is Yuu-Chan:


I'm blocking in the color on Yuu-Chan in this photo. Once that's finished, I'll go back and refine and add detail. Still lots of work to do. I love the colors, and the backlit ears:



I'm honored to be chosen to paint these two gorgeous, and very loved companions. I love being able to create art that has such meaning for someone, art that brings a smile and helps to ease the pain of loss. I know that the portrait I painted of my dog Benny has been a great comfort to me since he passed last year.

Her blog is called The Poupounette and it's one of the most charming blogs I've ever read. When I have time, I plan to go back and read it through to the very beginning.

Stay tuned for more progress on the portraits...
Until then,

Much love,
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11 comments:

  1. Chris WolfgangOctober 14, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Loving the color of the light in the last image. Very mysterious.

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  2. Gail H. RagsdaleOctober 14, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    They are going to be beautiful Kathleen! You are captured their very soul and I know the portraits will be a great comfort to their owner.

    I have yet to tackle portraits of those of mine who have passed on, still too painful. One day.

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  3. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!October 14, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    I just KNEW they would be awesome!

    When Virginia wrote me she had commissioned you to do this, I couldn't wait to see the finished works!

    I'm sure both of you are looking forward to the delivery too!

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  4. L.HolmOctober 14, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    They're beautiful, Kathleen. wonderful work.

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  5. Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, RyuOctober 14, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    We are very excited here at The Poupounette! We know that both Sen-Chan and Yuu-Chan, the sweetest boys ever, will live again through these wonderful portraits.

    Everyone at
    The Poupounette

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  6. Scout and FreyjaOctober 14, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    We know them well and have mourned their loss' along with them. Some of our furry furends leave us way too soon. We know that you will do a splendid job!

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  7. MaxmomOctober 15, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Oh Kathleen...this is exciting!!
    #1 is going to be very, very happy!
    They are looking stunning already...but I wouldn't expect otherwise...you are amazing.

    "Maxdog" looks at me constantly and I wish I could tell you how incredible it feels to be able to look into his eyes daily. Strangely each time is different too.
    I think I will thank you forever!!!
    C

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  8. AutumnBoyOctober 16, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    Kathleen, as always I am sure these are going to be dazzling, i patiently wait to see your WIP progress

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  9. pearlOctober 21, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Fantastic! YOu've got the talent:-)

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  10. Beth SmithOctober 22, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    I love your art. I also love the cat pictures. Keep up the good work!

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  11. Dean GreyNovember 6, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    These are looking good already!

    -Dean

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