Illustration Friday, 'Whiskers'

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This week is the word is 'whiskers' and so I painted cats!

Brown Cat

This one above is the image I'm submitting to Illustration Friday. He has some fine whiskers doesn't he? I didn't know what colour to paint the dress so I decided to make it patterned and had a lot of fun making up this design. :)

Tiger Lady
Both these paintings are now listed in my Etsy shop. Please click on the individual titles to take you to their details in the shop.

 I've used watercolour paint and acrylic inks. The blue background of the one on the left has metallic shiny blue paint, so lovely to use!


Hmmm...I think I might be tempted to change my Avatar again. What do you think? ;)

A few days ago I noticed that my Bloglist had disappeared from the side panel of my blog! I've put a new one up and I've tried to remember everyone but if I've forgotten or left you out please tell me.
:)

Comments

Kristin Dudish said…
Beautiful... I love the color combinations you've used in these (and I agree, it would make a fun Avatar).

xo
Kristin
26 November 2012 at 16:46
...Nina Nixon... said…
I love Tiger Lady - there is just something about her...maybe it's the eyes.

Nina x
26 November 2012 at 17:59
Introverted Art said…
Jess, I love the cat lady. She is so pretty... almost reminds me of Egyptian deities.
26 November 2012 at 18:24
Nadia said…
Love them Jessie! I think you could make a childrensbook filled with you're paintings!
26 November 2012 at 18:55
Tammie Lee said…
such wonderful whiskery pieces these are!
26 November 2012 at 23:18
Kyra Wilson said…
Oh Jess, I love the woman and her cat! So pretty!
27 November 2012 at 12:35
Annie Lightbulb said…
There both so beautiful! Always love your art!
28 November 2012 at 16:16
Dear Fireflies said…
They're both so pretty and graceful! Lovely colors and details as always... :)
29 November 2012 at 07:45
HollywoodHasMe said…
You have a gift that is truly remarkable,lovely paintings.

Out of the two you recently posted,although both fab,I really like
Tiger Lily .

Tiger Lily is quite unique,and has a mix of an art deco and traditonal look mixed into it.

Plus,I am a cat lover.

Thanks for posting these lovely paintings.
29 November 2012 at 19:36
HollywoodHasMe said…
Sorry,I meant to say Tiger Lady,not
Tiger Lily,please disregard my spelling error.

Again though,you have a gift,thanks for sharing.:)
29 November 2012 at 19:37
CraveCute said…
Since I love cats, this is right up my alley! Ha! Love them both!
29 November 2012 at 21:51
Martina said…
These are both very pretty! I'm a real cat-lover ;) Have a fun weekend!
30 November 2012 at 19:12
Anonymous said…
Both are such lovely ladies, but I must admit that I am especially delighted with kitty woman--she's a terrific character . . . I can understand why you're considering changing your avatar. :)
2 December 2012 at 05:51
Mandel said…
Love those two ladies! :)They seem calm, virtuous and lady-like. Nice pieces of work :)
2 December 2012 at 15:14
Jess said…
Thankyou, I loved painting these. It was fun using the colours of ink one on top of the other. I'm going to get hooked on that white if I'm not careful. :)
3 December 2012 at 16:27
Victoria said…
Oh My..Such Beauty and Wowness..these are all absolutely spectacular!! I am enchanted by them all..divine..and magical!
Victoria
5 December 2012 at 17:40
Unknown said…
I love the tiger lady she is totally Amazing !
6 December 2012 at 17:40
Blue Eyed Night Owl said…
I'd seen them on Etsy before I saw them here just now and I really love how they turned out! Especially that tiger lady. She has such a pretty face<3
7 December 2012 at 17:22
Ana M.F. said…
I love how you did the dresses, the tiger lady is very pretty :)
12 December 2012 at 01:42
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