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.
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23 comments:

  1. ARISTIONO NUGROHOSeptember 22, 2009 at 7:17 PM

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  2. FitFoodieMeghaSeptember 23, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    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. Autumn LeavesSeptember 23, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    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. RuthSeptember 23, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    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. RosemarySeptember 23, 2009 at 10:42 AM

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

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  6. RosemarySeptember 23, 2009 at 10:45 AM

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

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  7. Pat KoscienskiSeptember 23, 2009 at 12:38 PM

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

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  8. RosemarySeptember 24, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    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. RosemarySeptember 24, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    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. CindiSeptember 24, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    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. FitFoodieMeghaSeptember 25, 2009 at 2:40 AM

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

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  12. RosemarySeptember 27, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    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. RosemarySeptember 27, 2009 at 12:27 PM

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

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  14. Silvia Williams Paints WatercolorsSeptember 29, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    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. RosemarySeptember 30, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    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. Barbara PaskOctober 1, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    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. RosemaryOctober 2, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    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. GaryOctober 3, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    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. RosemaryOctober 6, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    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. http://www.onpainting.wordpress.comOctober 9, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    A great autumn piece.

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  21. Theresa Taylor BayerOctober 11, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    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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  22. RosemaryOctober 11, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    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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  23. RosemaryOctober 11, 2009 at 9:22 AM

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

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