Thursday, February 24, 2011

Observation Deck


Another limited palette painting of burnt sienna, ultramarine blue and white:

Observation Deck
8x6 inches
oil on canvas panel

A favorite feline activity:  staring out the window.  We call it "cat TV".  Nelson sits at the window in my computer room taking in the sights below.  This is one of his favorite channels, especially when the neighbor's kitty is outside.


10 comments:

  1. This is a great example of creating a compelling image with only three colors.

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  2. Love the colors and the composition! Handsome Nelson obviously takes his job seriously. You're both lucky.

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  3. Absolutely gorgeous. What a lovely tribute to the fine Nelson.

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  4. it's beautifully done.
    I love the way cat's watch 'tv' out the window. I caught one of our new kittens sitting about a foot from the tube watching Idol last night!

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  5. Helen - thanks!

    Thanks, Dan - It's a good exercise to do from time to time.

    Thanks, Sherrie!

    Sam - thanks much. Yes, my boy takes his jobs of napping and watching TV very seriously. He's my "forever cat" - I am lucky to have him :).

    Thanks, Jala. Nelson sends a wet nose kiss.

    Hi Mary - thanks. Cats are a never-ending source of entertainment and delight to their human companions, aren't they?

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  6. Oh I just spied this and LOVE it! I've liked so many that I haven't commented on but this one is great. If there ever is a Nelson series I'm all about getting prints baby! :D

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  7. Thanks, Morgen :o). I'm actually going to do more Nelson paintings, and I'll be happy to do up prints for you, man!

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  8. YAY! I'm really just very captivated by how your use of color conveys that short hair velvet feel. (In other words this really feels like I could just pet him)... :) Rock on!!

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