Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Welcome Autumn!



Hello Spider

Mixed Media on Arches 300 lb. cold press
13" x 10-1/2"


How can autumn be here so soon! What a whirlwind summer! To celebrate the changing season I had hoped to paint a sprig from the turning dogwood beside our driveway...leaves of greyed alizarin crimson and muted thalo yellow green with Grumbacher Red berries! No time...so am posting this one of Mama's Manx cat from some years ago. She had found the tiny tailless kitten on her doorstep and immediately fell in love with him. They had many happy autumns together and I have bittersweet memories missing both of them.

23 comments:

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  2. Hey Rosemary! Beautiful painting with such details..The colors are fantastic and the cat's eyes are so expressive. Great Work!

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  3. This is so beautiful! I love the colors in those autumn leaves and the gray manx is beautiful too! She is perfect for an autumn scene with those colors of hers!

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  4. Rosmary, what an adorable autumn pic. I hope you have this displayed in your home. What a beautiful tribute to both your mother and her bosom buddy. Even though bittersweet remembrances, how lucky that you have this to keep a wonderful memory ever close to you.
    Everything about this just oozes nostalgia and warm love. Beautifully painted and composed. Ruth Bodycott from NH

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  5. Thank you for visiting my blog Aristiono! I am glad you enjoyed it. Please visit often.

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  6. Megha and AutumnLeaves, Wow! Love your comments! Thank you! Thank you!

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  7. Rosemary, Your work is beautiful....you deserve an award! Please come to my blogspot to pick it up.

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  8. Ruth, Thank you so much! You see in the painting what I feel and that almost brings tears knowing it's a successful piece! I really appreciate your kind words.

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  9. Wow Pat! Thanks! I shall hop right over to your blogspot and pick it up! I'm so glad you like my paintings!

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  10. look at that look in the kittys eyes, just ready to leap and play!! rosemary this painting tells it al,.. glad you have it to bring you some fun memories.. even tho some maybe bitersweet.. remembering is sometimes that way.. hugs!!1

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  11. Hi Rosemary! I have an award for you on my blog. Please come and collect it...:)

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  12. Oh, Thank you Cindi! So glad you like the painting of Bear (strange name but from the back with no tail, he looked more like a little bear than a cat)! He did have beautiful eyes! Hugs back attacha!

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  13. Wow Megha! Thanks...I'll get over to pick it up!

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  14. I love your kitty painting. You did a great job portraying a cat. The expression is great. You captured the gesture just right. I love the colors and the subject is just right for this time of year. Great. Silvia

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  15. Thank you Silvia! Glad you like my kitty. He was really a sweetie pie - most affectionate cat I've ever known.

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  16. What a sweet painting. I know exactly what you mean about summer flying by. This is the perfect fall painting.

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  17. Thanks for stopping by, Barb! Appreciate your comments. Very cool temps here in the Smokies this early but I love the season!

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  18. Aah - so you are in the Smokies. I love your blog and plan to visit again often. I am in Boone and teach at ASU (art). I have never done demos outside the classroom. It is very nice to meet you - must be beautiful outside right now - trees changing?

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  19. Thanks Gary! Wonderful that you teach at ASU! Beautiful campus, and your students are so fortunate to have your talent and creativity guiding them! The leaves are turning slowly and lots are already on the ground! Lovely time for us in the mountains!

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  20. I've seen that highly focused look in a cat's eyes many times, and you captured it perfectly. Wonderful painting.

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  21. Thank you Lisa and Bill! I really appreciate your stopping by! When I need a boost, I go to your page, admire the wonderful art and laugh out loud at your humorous take on life!

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  22. Wow! Thank you Theresa! Coming from an experienced painter of cats, this means a lot! I really appreciate your comment!

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