"Fred and the Birds" 16x20x2 acrylics (I think) on canvasMost of you loved Zoey's portrait so I thought I'd show Fred this time :) I'll try not to take it too personal that my readers like Van Gogh's backgrounds over what I usually paint hehehe. This is a portrait of our pets. Fred is a she. My husband didn't realize it was a female cat until after she was named. He had her forever, at least until she was 22 years old. I have since converted him to a bird lover lol These are 4 of our 5 cockatiels because we adopted the 5th one after I painted this. From the left: Blondie, Boo, Yellow Head (I named her Alexa but hubby wanted the other name sigh), and Pecker (so named because the bird bites like we never feed him). I do love the texture or brush stroke after Van Gogh's, it's so expressive and decorative. Each time I see this I plan to paint something completey my design in the same technique but shortly after I forget.
I've recently gotten some graphic arts orders and am about to start an architectural piece to do for the same client. I've been busy in the background with that. Sorry so busy!!!
I've recently gotten some graphic arts orders and am about to start an architectural piece to do for the same client. I've been busy in the background with that. Sorry so busy!!!
What a cute portrait of your animal friends! I absolutely love the background. Is Fred friendly to your birds like in this painting?
ReplyDeleteEEEEeee!!!! I love Zoey, I LOVE this!. Erika you are so awesome. I'm glad you're busy. Economy isn't turned around yet for many (like me) busy is a blessing. (((hugs))))
ReplyDeleteHehehe poor Akiko, are you hoping I'd have news that the birds were safe with Fred? Well Fred died and I introduced hubby to birds, otherwise Fred would have looooove to eat each one of those feathered babies! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSheila thanks! I am trying hard to fight my sleepiness too. I feel blessed that jobs seem to seek me. But you know these art jobs are never as regular as regular job, at least not the ones I end up with. It's especially lax when I have control of my hours. I'm still root root rooting for opportunities to come a-knockin' on your door! huggies!
ReplyDeleteI love your painting of your birds and cat. Really pretty against the Van Gogh background!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tiglizzyclone! Can you tell the difference between the original Starry Starry Night and my piece?
ReplyDeleteTell the difference? VanGo and this? No way...both winners...
ReplyDeleteRed, aside from the fact that you just totally love me, and that's mutual, I painted the Van Gogh painting in mirror image to the original because it worked better for my composition. Trick-E, trick-E ME ME!
ReplyDeleteErika that must have been fun to paint! Bravissima!
ReplyDeleteHello Erika,
ReplyDeleteI've just discovered your marvelous work and blog and YOU via Don Gray's blog where you left a comment. You have such a grand sense of fun that shows in many of your works, like this one for sure!
Lynne
Erika...your work is absolutely sensational. Van Gogh Gatos is terrific. I was looking for a follower button but couldn't find one. I'll stick your link on my blog somewhere. And, I hope you'll join us on Windows to the Words. And, lastly, your profile pic is unique...ah, the mystique
ReplyDeleteHi Lore yes it was fun, more like play time :)
ReplyDeleteLynne welcome to my blog! Thanks so much, well now you see why I enjoy Don's blog so much - his exquisite art and great sense of humor is a treat!
ReplyDeleteThanks James, I'll have to check all that out! Van Gogh Gatos y Fajaritos ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a terrific, fun painting, Erika--nice work!
ReplyDeleteHi Don thanks so much for your visi :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to use this background and how much fun to paint. You did a nice job of keeping VanGogh's style in your cat and birds too.
ReplyDeleteThanks MJ, yes, his style is not my usual so I had to be particularly observant to retain the wonderful Vinnie hallmark :)
ReplyDeleteI went to looking online for the original "Starry Night," so I could compare yours with Van Gogh's.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a wonderfully fun and beautiful portrait!
ReplyDeleteAn absolutely WONDERFUL multi-portrait, Erika! I love it!
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