Topic: i am looking for a great cat picture.....Pastel has commenced WIP (Read 39107 times)

Mollys Slave · « **Reply #242 on:** April 10, 2010, 12:15:56 PM »

sniffs, no cards = no camera = no photos.

need to go now, petted lip battering off keyboard and making typing difficult. *cusses*

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #241 on:** April 10, 2010, 12:09:39 PM »

its not next term yet

Actually cant take pics cos have mislaid akk cards for camera

Mollys Slave · « **Reply #240 on:** April 10, 2010, 12:05:49 PM »

No updates.....?

**slinks away with petted lip**

Mollys Slave · « **Reply #239 on:** April 05, 2010, 20:13:31 PM »

Don't know why I said Marley.... I of course meant Winston!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #238 on:** April 04, 2010, 18:14:50 PM »

Both pics will be going back to class next term to try and get both finished, Marley may be finished ,,,,,,,,,,,oh no he has all his fur edges to do LOL.

I have him hiding behind Winston on the stairs at the moment cos he insisted on me saying good night to him when I went up to bed

Mollys Slave · « **Reply #237 on:** April 04, 2010, 16:20:40 PM »

Lazarus has returned.

How is the Marely one coming on...... ? I'd love to see it Gil;l.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #236 on:** March 07, 2010, 23:57:39 PM »

Thank you

Afraid I doubt it BB cos I have a big one here that I have been wanting to frame since nearly a year ago, so dont think I can afford it

I guess Marley will go into the pile with other pastels that I have done over last 3 years.....I know my teach would like me to frame them all probably but just not possible I am afraid.

I will post Marley again when he is completely finished

Baby British · « **Reply #235 on:** March 07, 2010, 22:08:47 PM »

Have only just caught up again and OMG how good is that picture of Marley!!!!!!

You've really captured my boy, Gill - well done you!

The eyes are my favourite too, so very life like.

Will you frame the finished piece?

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #234 on:** March 06, 2010, 00:10:57 AM »

I think it would have to be done like that cos otherwise you have a beheaded cat and dont like that image

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #233 on:** March 05, 2010, 22:27:00 PM »

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 05, 2010, 19:39:24 PM

Sue thinks he is finished except the edges........if he was framed the bottom edge would be at the bottom of the body, so no blue between frame and him......oh yes still have to end of collar

Oh yes and he doesnt have any whiskers,,,,,,,ummmmmmmmmmm a problem whiskers

Would you frame/mount right up to the bottom edge of the fur though?

ah, yes, whiskers - not easy. I don't like doing whiskers, because its always the last thing, and if a bit of pastel suddenly breaks off just as you adding whiskers with a flourish......

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #232 on:** March 05, 2010, 19:39:24 PM »

Here is Marley cleaned up, he still needs all his fur edges done ......sigh

Quite a lot was done to him yesterday but not sure it shows

Sue thinks he is finished except the edges........if he was framed the bottom edge would be at the bottom of the body, so no blue between frame and him......oh yes still have to end of collar

I didnt do ant Winston yesterday cos arrived about an hour late............bloomin Olympic time still

Oh yes and he doesnt have any whiskers,,,,,,,ummmmmmmmmmm a problem whiskers

Janeyk · « **Reply #231 on:** March 04, 2010, 07:30:20 AM »

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 03, 2010, 23:29:23 PM

Bloomin eyes , one caught some of the black dust that I was blowing away and will have to be touched up again.......sigh.........doesnt show on the photo

The eyes are great, look so realistic and what I think stands out well done

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #230 on:** March 03, 2010, 23:29:23 PM »

Yes they are almost as bad as charcoal, which I hate.

But the mess will be gone when the background goes in and all black , well nearly all black finished.

Bloomin eyes , one caught some of the black dust that I was blowing away and will have to be touched up again.......sigh.........doesnt show on the photo

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #229 on:** March 03, 2010, 22:35:23 PM »

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 03, 2010, 17:33:23 PM

Gillian you are so right it is soooooo hard doing a black cat even with a wonderful picture and this one is driving me crazy!

Yes, and you've found out just how messy black pastels can be.....

- love the eyes!

maryas · « **Reply #228 on:** March 03, 2010, 19:51:36 PM »

I think you should have another 10 BLACK cats in the background

Mary

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #227 on:** March 03, 2010, 19:06:22 PM »

Oh thank you Teresa

I think it looks better now as a photo on here than the real thing in pastel......he also looks better at night

It actually had so many different colours in but only the reddish bits are showing.

I am taking it tomorrow to see if Sue can give me any tips and it also needs a background.

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #226 on:** March 03, 2010, 18:25:53 PM »

I love this one Gill, you have captured such a cheeky endearing look, makes you want to cuddle him.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #225 on:** March 03, 2010, 17:33:23 PM »

Its thrursaday tomorrow I think so will have two cats going with me!

Here is the other one, Marley.

Gillian you are so right it is soooooo hard doing a black cat even with a wonderful picture and this one is driving me crazy!

maryas · « **Reply #224 on:** February 24, 2010, 21:46:13 PM »

It's a MOTH with a N in it!!!!!

Mary

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #223 on:** February 24, 2010, 16:49:48 PM »

Month!.........whats a month

maryas · « **Reply #222 on:** February 23, 2010, 22:10:13 PM »

But what Month?

Mary

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #221 on:** February 23, 2010, 15:29:26 PM »

Teresa just researche this for me and says its Tuesday

Mollys Slave · « **Reply #220 on:** February 23, 2010, 02:16:19 AM »

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 22, 2010, 14:48:31 PM

No its the Olympics

I have lost track of the days now......what day is it

*Rolls eyes heavenwards, shakes head slowley and laffs!!**

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #219 on:** February 22, 2010, 14:48:31 PM »

No its the Olympics

I have lost track of the days now......what day is it

Mollys Slave · « **Reply #218 on:** February 21, 2010, 11:57:23 AM »

Petted lip - no updates - darn those pesky half termers holding up progess!!

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #217 on:** February 14, 2010, 18:44:23 PM »

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 11, 2010, 17:24:30 PM

This is the link Gillian

To be honest the description doesnt help much except that Sue confirms it holds more pastel than the Colourfix and I have felt it and feels wonderful

Thanks, I'm going to try that when I put an order in for some more of the velour, its only in the buff colour I see, shame, I wish they'd do some more interesting colours. The velour pads have mainly beige and greys, with a couple of creamy/golds and a horrendous green

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #216 on:** February 13, 2010, 14:32:09 PM »

marely has just started in pastel but is very hard and suspect i will prefer the pencil version......sigh

winstons bib is well over the top and i need some more pictures of it, cos its very wrong at moment but i wish he would stop watching me going up stairs

the dreaded ears cant be finished until after the back ground has gone in........oh dear so much to do along with other tweaks and adjustments.

Baby British · « **Reply #215 on:** February 13, 2010, 13:10:13 PM »

Just caught up with this thread and spied Marley's pictiure. It looks really great Gill, and Marley is especially chuffed with it

Mollys Slave · « **Reply #214 on:** February 13, 2010, 07:46:26 AM »

Winston and Marley are looking good Gill - I love the 'haughty' attitude that comes through on Winston - he has that 'aura' in the original photogrpah- and I'm loving seeing the definition of the 'strokes' on Marley - you've got his nose as cute as a button!

Than ks for keeping us updated, it's nice to see the WIP.

maryas · « **Reply #213 on:** February 11, 2010, 22:06:35 PM »

I'm glad you two know what the chuff you are talking about

You seem to be getting more confident Gill - good on yer girl.

Mary

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #212 on:** February 11, 2010, 17:24:30 PM »

This is the link Gillian

http://www.jacksonsart.co.uk/background_lookup.php?look=TTF400&descrip=Fisher+400+Sanded+Pastel+Paper%3Cbr%3E360gsm%2C+70x51cm%2C+water+resistant%2C+pale+buff+colour+QQ+Tim&sutton=7687.08&saving=0.50&code=TTF400&how_to_shop=notsowild&custorstaff=customer&manu=pastel_paper_and_card_items_99_papers&is_buy=

To be honest the description doesnt help much except that Sue confirms it holds more pastel than the Colourfix and I have felt it and feels wonderful

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #211 on:** February 11, 2010, 17:16:02 PM »

No it isnt but will put up the link on Jacksons for you, when I get some can send you about inch square

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #210 on:** February 11, 2010, 17:13:53 PM »

Oh is it Pastelmat? I've heard a lot of good things about it if so, been told its a cross between the Colourfix sandpaper and the velour which I use a lot. Must get some to try.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #209 on:** February 11, 2010, 17:09:55 PM »

Yes it is Gillian but once I have finished my stock I will be changing to a new paper which only comes in buff is a bit more expensive but apparently is even better.

Forgotttened the name at moment but its sandpapery like this one but even finer and sort of feels almost velvetty to touch, Sue says its brilliant but then she is a very good pastelist

Bet it still blisters fingers if you do a lot of finger work...........sigh

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #208 on:** February 11, 2010, 17:03:12 PM »

Looks good Gill - is it the Colourfix sandpaper you are using for Winston?

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #207 on:** February 11, 2010, 16:36:13 PM »

Thursday again......sigh

Winston is changing , still has a way to go but will not be touched again for at least two weeks maybe longer

Have just started on a new cat......Marley and here is his pencil drawing and have started on the eyes in pastel but that all and its half term next week so he wont be touched again for two weeks.

Mollys Slave · « **Reply #206 on:** February 05, 2010, 10:24:01 AM »

There's me thinking big would be harder - see - what I know about drawing could fit on the nib of a pencil (boom boom)

I love the artist's impression thugh - Winston looks very regal, looking down on his subjects with poise 'look' in your drawing - whereas in the photograph, there's a certain aura of "Don't bother me/grumpy but graceful look" but still a huge bundle of adorable fur - I think you are portraying and catching that adorable grace and regal touch in your drawing so far.

I see Gillian and others are very very good too - I hope you do all make money from these - they are stunning.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #205 on:** February 05, 2010, 00:46:43 AM »

Great work Gilly! Cant wait to see it finished, loving all the colours!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #204 on:** February 04, 2010, 22:58:53 PM »

The bigger they are the easier they are

winstons is at least half the size of the owl , maybe a bit smaller.

you have to have the right person teaching you and i have been lucky

Mollys Slave · « **Reply #203 on:** February 04, 2010, 19:49:48 PM »

I am a klutz - didn't realise their was an 'arts n crafts' gallery -

- it's a big website and I tend to 'hang around' here.... there are some outstanding artists on Purrs!

You can see the difference in yours from the older dates to the more recent ones. Wonderful. I 'hear' what you are saying about learning - I still think you have to have a natural flair somewhere in there - I don't - Dad tried to teach me when I was a kid, and in school, art classes were a source of great embarrassment for me as no matter how hard I tried, my efforts were good for their comedy value only.

How large is the Owl one? - forget it...just realised you have details - so its not small - is that not harder to work with?? Such fine minute detailing on large form? How large is Winston's one that we are all loving so far?

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