Getting Grungy

Something new.

Loving this site. Pose Space.

Melody.

Angel

Veronica

Still on the semi-clad thing. Really happy with this one and she was sold within the day of putting her up for sale. I was so touched and delighted by that. :-)

What I need is a model. I need someone with a lovely womanly figure to pose for me so I can get the positions I want I to paint. I think If I find the right person I'll just have to be brave and ask. :-)

Modigliani Inspired

After watching the Modigliani episode of Forger's Masterclass I got all inspired to do my own. I have been working so much in oils lately and am used to the long drying time. It has been so much fun to drag out the acrylics and do a whole painting in a day again.

One Tree Hill

Another oil. A large one this time 24 x 30 inches.

Available - $220

Working with oils now.

And I love them. I love love LOVE oils! :-)

Shen

This is for Matthew, my partner, and is of a very loved cat who is with us no more.

Niamh - gorgeous Irish Lass

Haven't got the most accurate photo of her yet, but here she is. I am very happy with how she turned out. :-)

Looking For Answers

24 x 30 inches. A painting with very personal meaning for me. Searching for answers and red feathers. I know - obscure. :-)

New look website

Using wix I have created a new website.

http://taffetacat.com/

Then linked to it from the old one.

I'm actually pretty happy with the look. :-)

Sapphire

Another newy.

Finally got around to taking photos today - outside set up under cloudy sky with tripod, etc - and when it was all done I realised the camera had reset itself when the batteries died and was taking small photos instead of the super duper sized ones I usually take for making prints. Damn!

Good enough for the web though.

All available artwork here.

Thanks for stopping by. :-)

Catching Up

I know it's been a long while. Just so busy. And I need to get good photos of the things I am painting and I just haven't had the time.

Oh well, here's a couple of my latest anyway.... :-)

(As you can see, they are not good photos. I am waiting for a good overcast day where I have some time to myself, to set up the outdoor easel and get some good shots. Hopefully in the next few days.)

No Fucking Walk In The Park

I do love the creation of these pieces. I have an idea, a feeling, of what I want to do. And then I just work at it and work at it until it happens. It's a feeling of rightness as I add texture and colour.

(And sometimes the name just seems right as well. {g})

The New Year Series. Done.

Done on New Years Day - this one is called "Happy New Year".

Greenhouse.




Heatwave.

Rain.

All are available from my website.

Happy New Year

I know, it's been a long long time. Due to current circumstances, finding the space to paint is near impossible. However, in stolen moments I am working on these. Simple, but fun. And I like the bold colourful retro feel of them. :-)

An Ocean of Tears

That might be a tacky heading, but it's how this painting feels to me. That lump in your throat where you feel your sadness is as big as the world, and that if you start to cry, you just might never stop.

I didn't set out to make this painting feel that way - but when that is what I began to feel as I looked at it, I knew it was time to stop.

Blues.

Early stages of Bleed and Strength.

Strength finished.

It is just so hard to get a good representation of the colours - there is so much texture and depth with the gloss that the painting looks different from different angles even in real life.

Some of the close ups. :-)

Bleed

Not a great pic - will take a better photo later.

Usually I don't really like my own art, but this one, for some reason, I love. :-)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN SALE

Hi all,

I have decided to try to get some movement in my Etsy Store by having a print sale.

**** 2 for 1 ****



Simply purchase the print of your choice and then let me know in the comments which print you would like included for free.

Spread the word, and Happy Halloween! :-)