One of my cats in oil

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I never know when to stop. So, I added the whiskers and said done on this one. :nerd_face: This is an oil on stretched canvas (14"x18") . Does it look done?

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Hi James -

I really like your cat and the range of colors that you’ve used. I’m still learning oil and acrylic painting, so I love it when others share their work.

I suggest that you send this in to Matt for the Member’s Minute. I’d love to hear his comments and recommendations.

Terri Robichon

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Thanks Terri… I was thinking of sending it in to him. One nice thing about oil is it’s possible to make a lot of changes even after you are “done.” :smile:

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Hello @jcfuller , I think that it looks great. Honestly anymore work may take this one too far. The cat is obviously great and the focal point, however, I do love the background treatment as well.

Lenet

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Thanks for the feedback Lenet. I think I do have a bad habit of overworking things so I’m trying to stop too soon rather than too late. :wink:

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I like it! You did a good job capturing the calico color. As to your question; does it look done? You are the artist. It looks done when you say it’s done!! Good job!

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James @jcfuller,

Hello, I am sorry I just now saw this wonderful painting. I love cats and also the personality you captured of yours.

Sonia Alonzo

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Thank you Sonia. I enjoy doing paintings of my three cats a lot. :slightly_smiling_face:

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James,

This is a wonderful portrait of your cat. To me it looks done.

I think it is ready for you to send in to be critiqued.

Yes oils are a forgiving medium, but acrylics can be too. With acrylics you can just sand down any rough spots and paint right over making the change seamless.

They both have there pro’s and con’s.

You have created a delightful painting that is engaging with nice eye movement. Thank you for sharing your artwork with us and will be watching to see it in an upcoming critique.

Teri (with 1r)

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Also I agree, you should send it to critique!

Sonia

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Such a beautiful picture, natural and with your background typical cat vibrating.
Thank you for sharing