Hello Kitty!

After all the crazy dog paintings, I thought it was time to attempt a cat. This is Abel...beloved kitty of my sister/brother-in-law. He is a teenager, which is different for a cat than a human. More senior-citizeny than adolescent. He is a good guy, helpful in the garden. Of course, I had to use a photo reference due to the unpredictability of his willingness to pose. There is always something new to try to paint even after several years of artistic endeavor. Yesterday I painted my first peony! It came out a little more purple than planned, but I don't mind at all since I'm thrilled it actually looks like it's supposed to. I may try glazing it with pink after it dries. Adventures in art!