"Day of Joy"
watercolor | 2010
The thought behind this; the kitten and the angel work and play all day long, now time for a night nap.
Much went through my head as I contemplated what to illustrate for this word. The very first thought was a kitty pooped from a day of playing...inspired by our new kitten Talor. But then as I thought about it some more, I thought of someone praying, or an elderly person (since I don't have much of that in my portfolio). It just wasn't meant to be, I sat down and continued with my idea, right through the end.
I created a shape I don't use very often, and played more with beings interacting. Although they aren't awake interacting, it was still a challenge to get the angel to look like she is actually laying on top of the cat. The other challenge was the cat. I did use reference, unfortunately pictures of Talor in this position wasn't available until after I had draw it, but the photo I found worked. A common pose for any kitten fast asleep, including Talor.
I enjoyed the process of this piece, and the colors. I felt it needed a slight push in photoshop, so I boosted the levels just a hair to add a stronger contrast. I tried to build it up on the paper, but it just wasn't going to happen.
Original painting for sale at my Etsy shop:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43262075
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43262075
11 comments:
lovely illustration
Wawh, really wawh! It is not so easy to create depth in an image, but the belly of the cat and its legs are very well done! Super
Oh this is gorgeous! There is something so peaceful about it i really do like!
You "KNOW" I love this! It has my favorite subject (angels), plus done by one of my favorite artist ;)
WOw! This is really lovely!
This is so very pretty!
so beautiful ! ^_^
incredibly sweet, delicate and beautiful
Beautiful job, so sweet and peaceful!
beautiful piece well done
Sara Dear, what do I do to get just a tiny speck of you magic??? (^_^)
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