Cat

[Jonesgal]

Oops, forgot the link! Ha, what a lemon I am! Here it is:

http://tinypic.com/a/34wg8/2

[Mamyalynne]

I love it! Very good indeed.

[Baldric]

No need to start again, could have put as answer to your original post,
then folks would realise what you're talking about.

(Paintings not bad by the way!)

[Jonesgal]

Thanks very much for your help. I'm new to posting messages.
Also, thanks for the comments about the cat, too.

[Mamyalynne]

I've added the link to the first post too.

You will soon find your way around. :-)

Is it from a life study or not?

[Jonesgal]

Thanks, Mamyalynne.
It's from a photograph.

[B00]

It's great :-)

One question though, why did you paint it upside down?

[Lie-in King]

Very good! If I had 1% of your talent, I'd be happy - I can barely draw a stick-man! :-)

[Jonesgal]

You asked 'Why upside down?' Boo. Well, I once read that if you are painting from a photograph or doing a portrait then it is often easier if you turn the photo upside down. Your brain has to re-register the image, - it isn't a photo of a cat (or person etc) now, it is just a series of shapes. That way, you can draw what you really see, and it's easier to get the proportions right. It does seem to work.
I wonder... has anyone else tried this?

[Baldric]

That's interesting Jonesgal, not heard that before, I do dabble a little,
I'll give it a try.

[silliemillie]

Yes I heard a similar phrase regarding painting - paint what you see, not what you know to be there".

I think your pic is fab, wish I had a talent like that.

[Jonesgal]

Thank you, Silliemillie

[catswhiskas]

That is very good.