SpencerAcrylic on canvas, 5″ x 5″© Xan Blackburn 2011 Fall Portrait Marathon, Painting #4: SpencerI finished Spencer’s portrait the evening before Thanksgiving, but, well, you know, I got busy and didn’t post about it right away. But, hey, you were busy too, right? Sleepy boy Spencer evolved from looking like a blonde guy with lipstick to … Read More “FPM Painting #4: Spencer is Done!”
Spencer-Reference photo Fall Portrait Marathon, Painting #4: Spencer Lisa’s kitty, Spencer, in his sleepy pose, is pretty inviting, eh? Don’t you just want to snuggle your face into that soft warm fur? Mmm. Spencer was a Special Cat. Lisa’s friend Jan told me some of his story. The boy loved ice cream and popcorn, and … Read More “FPM Painting #4: Spencer gets started”
I’m getting some feedback that my first post about the marathon was maybe a bit confusing. Let’s see if I can be a little more clear. What: I will do ten 5″x 5″ portraits, acrylic on canvas, of ANY species for $80 +shipping Why: As a benefit for Creatures Comfort, a feral cat rescue program, which will receive $20 … Read More “Fall Portrait Marathon: the simpler version”
I don’t even know what project to take up! Niccolo & MaeBellaWork in progress. Acrylic on panel. 16″ x 20″©Xan Blackburn 2011 I’ve got two paintings currently in process; Fluffy, and Niccolo and MaeBella (yikes! that’s colorful!) I got stalled out on N&M two whole years ago, when I ran out of technique, and my … Read More “Decisions! Decisions!”
SnipFest is this weekend, at which I am vending, and I had hoped to be able to bring at least a couple of new things to offer. I set Fluffy aside, and started going through my photos of my cats for inspiration. All 3 of my aging cats are rescues. I’m not sure of Meep’s … Read More “SnipFest: Quick! Make some art!”