Sunday, 13 October 2013

A Visitor to our Garden

                                          Acrylic on board 15cm x 15cm (6" x 6")

I painted this over three separate days this week and I also spent a few hours on my writing. Not as much as I would have liked, but there was a lot going on in other arenas so it couldn't be helped.
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25 comments:

  1. Jane13 October 2013 at 01:44

    You should definitely be happy about this, so sweet and well done, love this painting ! I have a photo that I shot of a hedgehog that was very similar to this kitten...just peeping through the leaves :-)

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  2. Wendy Barrett13 October 2013 at 02:31

    Thanks so much Jane! Was the hedgehog in your garden?And was it in Italy or Denmark? I always think of England when I think of hedgehogs! They are such gorgeous little creatures!

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  3. Unknown13 October 2013 at 04:24

    This is wonderful. It tells a good story, and is beautifully composed. I hope we can see some of your writing soon too. The book by your siser looks really interesting!

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    1. Wendy Barrett14 October 2013 at 05:54

      Thanks so much Katherine! I still have a long way to go with the book I am writing but I'm enjoying the journey. I'm glad you like the look of my sister's book - I think she's done a great job with it.
      I love what you did with your latest commission Katherine - you are amazing!

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  4. Anonymous13 October 2013 at 04:25

    Hi Wendy, what a lovely painting! You painted the facial expression of the cat very well. It's obvious he's spotted something, maybe a bird. The eyes are great! Have a nice Sunday and good luck with your writing!

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    1. Wendy Barrett14 October 2013 at 05:57

      Thanks Hilje! I think he'd spotted us! My daughter and I went to say hello when we saw him in the garden. I'd only met him once before! I'm glad you mentioned the eyes, I was very happy with how they turned out. I love your latest painting!!

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  5. Lynette Smith13 October 2013 at 05:56

    So cute :) I have a cat that looks just like this one, and a picture of him doing the same pose :) very impressive!!

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    1. Wendy Barrett14 October 2013 at 05:59

      Thanks so much Lynette! I love tortoiseshell cats - we used to have one that looked like this when I was a child.

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  6. Robin Rosenthal13 October 2013 at 07:28

    Wonderful pet portrait. You really captured that classic cat pose. Enjoying all your recent posts!

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    1. Wendy Barrett14 October 2013 at 06:00

      Thanks Robin! I've been enjoying all your recent posts too! I particularly love your orange segments!

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  7. art by Michael Perchard13 October 2013 at 10:20

    "Meow Wow!" Great work Wendy! Looks like this cart has spotted its prey! Good luck with your writing!
    This painting is a winner!
    I have a "hippy poster" photo done by a famous Aussie to post soon. I saw it a the Boston MFA last week!
    G'Day Mate!
    Michael

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    1. Wendy Barrett14 October 2013 at 06:03

      G'day Michael, thanks so much!!
      I'm looking forward to seeing the hippy poster. I don't know who the famous Aussie could be!? Glad to hear you were visiting the museum again! Puts me to shame - I should make the effort to visit our own art gallery - haven't been in years!
      I hope you are in the throes of a new ocean painting as I write!!
      Your art Cobber,
      Wendy

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    2. art by Michael Perchard10 November 2013 at 19:06

      G'Day! G'Day! G'Day Mate!
      Hello Wendy!
      I have been on holiday. A cruise in the Western Caribbean. No internet access. Did a bit of painting. Mostly celebrating Boston Red Sox World Series win! So very happy! Anyway I will soon be posting some photos from the trip and some watercolors. I also will be posting the Australian Hippy Poster. (Oh, on the trip, stopped at Curacao to see some Emus on an Ostrich farm. Learned the Emus were from Australia! Of course I thought of you buddy, cobber!
      Glad to be back on line! Now to check out your latest art work!

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  8. Diane Mannion13 October 2013 at 12:50

    Captured the moment beautifully, Wendy. Have a productive week writing and painting. The two arts go well together.

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    1. Wendy Barrett14 October 2013 at 06:05

      Thanks very much Diane! Yes, they do go well together. I'm enjoying your blog so much - you are very prolific!

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  9. Ace Maxs Kulit Manggis13 October 2013 at 21:44

    thank's for your information and i like yoru post

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  10. Laura14 October 2013 at 15:57

    Gorgeous painting. You have captured the kitty beautifully but also the light and shade areas add lots of interest too. Just wondering what this kitty has spotted. :-)

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    1. Wendy Barrett18 October 2013 at 18:04

      Thanks Laura! I'm pretty sure the cat was looking at my daughter when I took the shot. Although, it certainly looks like he's just spotted lunch!

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  11. Celia Blanco15 October 2013 at 03:22

    This painting is delightful, Wendy! You have captured the gestural quality of the cat beautifully and I love the light and color harmony. It seems like you are managing your time well to fit in painting time too!

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    1. Wendy Barrett18 October 2013 at 18:06

      Thanks for your lovely comments Celia! I could certainly be managing my time far better than I do, but I'm very pleased to be fitting in some painting and some writing each week at the moment.

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  12. Sue Marrazzo Fine Art18 October 2013 at 20:29

    LOVE the cat!

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  13. Helen Cooper22 October 2013 at 01:14

    Great composition and beautifully painted! Congratulations on the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge !!!

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  14. Wendy Barrett22 October 2013 at 07:16

    Thanks so much Helen! Nice to have you back!

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