A Funny Little Thing

It is sometimes funny how things work out. I have been toying with the idea of combining two of my loves, painting and jewelry making, into one.

Acrylic on canvas set in a metal pendant



I recently posted a picture of two pendants I made some weeks ago and said I was thinking of making more in the future. Well the feedback was great and I decided to order some pendants of all different sizes to play around with. As I am chatting with everyone about it Kristal (a very talented person in her own right and co-owner of Atutudes) asked if I could copy a photo she took. I told her it depends for fear it would be a human she wanted painted but asked her to send it and I will see if I could. When I opened up the email there in front of me was a beautiful cat with stunning blue eyes, yup, I think I could do it I said and she was thrilled.

Now here is where some panic set in, could I really create Sierra the cat as she looks? I have never been asked to paint a portrait before and was nervous it would not look like her but I grabbed my brush and tried, it is a cat after all and I stare at them all day. The portrait took me a rather long time compared to anything I have painted before, about three and a half hours and is roughly an inch and a half tall but Kristal was so happy when she saw it posted and that makes me happy too. I just wrapped it up all nice and snug and I am on my way to the post office. I am glad my painting found a home where it will be cherished.



Sierra The Cat

 So what do you think? Should I continue with this new venture?

Lisa Marie Art

Lisa Marie is one very talented artist. Her paintings of cats and their soulful eyes grab you and don't let go. There is a lot of humor in her work that only a cat lover can understand

Can I Sleep With You? Print by LisaMarieArt

See what I mean about the eyes? This is enough to melt anyone, maybe even a hard core dog lover. Lisa puts her animals in darling situations and has you feel for these characters. To me this poor little kitty just had a nightmare or perhaps it is a thunderstorm that scared him, either way who could turn him down?

Tight Fit v.3 - Whimsical Cat Magnet by LisaMarieArt

I don't know why but cats like sinks and well, bathtubs and Lisa has plenty of paintings with cats in both. Her it's a Cat's Life Series is sure to make a smile on your face

Waste Not Want Not - Postcard ACEO Art by LisaMarieArt

Although it is very difficult to choose, this is my absolute favorite painting of hers. Perhaps it is because the very first cat I had used to do this in the middle of the night. All would be quiet except the slurping of one grey tabby cat stealing water from the glass on the nightstand.

Cute Festive Penguin Chick Christmas Card by LisaMarieArt

Of course Lisa Marie has much more than just cats, She paints all kinds of animals and all of them are cute. There are polar bears, penguins, foxes, birds and mice. There are even a few dogs too. This is her most recent painting, an adorable little penguin that would make a perfect holiday card.

LisaMarieArt & Illustration webstore is dedicated to selling a wide range of products perfect for animal lovers, cat lovers and art lovers in general. Lisa also sells her original artwork on Etsy and Ebay and has other Zazzle stores.

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