FPM Painting #4: Spencer is Done!

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 …

FPM Painting #4: Spencer gets started

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 …

Fall Portrait Marathon: the simpler version

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 …

Decisions! Decisions!

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 …

SnipFest: Quick! Make some art!

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 …