Big eye Kitty cat

This week I painted another painting...a big eye kitty cat...

Inspired by the big eye movie.  I drew one like it before but it was really small....

 this one is a 16 x 20.

I want to share the process.....

I started with old papers covering my canvas...I used a matte medium to do this.  Then I added some white gesso here and there.

 Then drew in pencil a basic drawing of my idea.

Then I started with kitty's face....big dark circles for the eyes.

It looks ugly ...but it is all about layering paint.

The face is now starting to come together...I like outlining her face in blue.

I  have blended the face in better...smoothing it out.

Now to add the flower and heart in her pocket.

It looks human like too.

More colors and letting the papers in the back come through.

Lots more paint ....stamping, scribbles and more.

Whiskers!

Sweet and simple...and finished.

She is more vibrant in person and her eyes seem to compel you to see inside them.

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We, my daughter and I, got our brochures back from the printers....in time for spring quilt market in Portland.

We are very happy with them.

We both designed our own...in adobe illustrator

Forgive the shine reflection my camera took...they look amazing in person

It was pretty easy to use vista print for these.

My daughter's has a cool wood background.

You can't fit everything in a brochure, but all the latest and most popular are here.

I can't wait to be at market...if you are attending...we are in booth #1227.

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Here is too a wonderful weekend.

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Inspiration in quotes & what to read

What a powerful statement....by Thomas Edison!

I love him...he was quite the man.

Here is another one of his quotes....LOVE it!

Many of Life' failures are

people who did not realize

how close they were to success

when they gave up.

He was full of wisdom and never gave up.

He was not perfect...no one is.

He made mistakes and sometimes they were whoppers.

He went on and focused.

He made the most of his life...I think we should too!

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I got some more books at the Library!

And a couple I bought at the bookstore. 

Here is my collection from the library...it is a great way to know if you need to purchase them to keep. 

I had another of his books earlier....this one is Steal like an Artist...

the meaning is that all ideas come from somewhere...bits and pieces have already been thought up...but

you can learn and steal and make them your own...good book!

Full of good advice. 

This one seems like lots of fun 

Plenty of how to's 

I love Jenny Doh....she makes the best books 

Here is another...gathering up her artist friends....cool dolls 

Like this one by Danita (another fav artist of mine...I took an online class from her....it was soooo good!)

Patchwork city....modern and classic at the same time.

I love all the ideas in it. 

Now onto the books I had to buy for my collection

Kawaii manga.....lets you in on all the secrets to creating cute characters....learning lots from this one. 

Happy School....what a crazy but cute scene. 

Lastly....Hand lettering ledger....I need to practice my illustrated lettering. 

This one will take lots of practice, but it will be worth it.

Hope you enjoyed seeing what I am reading and getting into.

You should go to your library and bookstore too....

learn something new!

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Valentine Kitty cat doll

I love working with felt and wool....it feels good.  So soft and cozy.

It is also very forgiving...easy to fix if you made a goof.

I particularly like to use up my scraps...I hoard them away like a squirrel.

I know its late for Valentine's...but I figure....better late than never (or next year!)

This is "Love U...Kitty cat pattern" #351

Isn't this the Cat's meow?  Celebrate Valentine's day with this sweet kitty cat doll... made from chenille stems, felt and wool. This project is easy, quick, and makes a great gift. It is also purrfect for your holiday decor!

I love to use chenille stems....especially the kind with the bumps.

This pattern is in my Etsy shop

in my Patternmart

and if you want a printed/mailed pattern..it is on my website.

I used my old chocolate box for background decor...I love those boxes!

The kitty Cat measures: 6" tall from head to bottom

7 1/2" tall if including dangling legs

She doesn't have to be for Valentine's day....she could be made up in any color...holding something else.

I think her holding a banner between both hands would be super cute!

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My husband wanted to know if I wanted to go out on Valentine's day for dinner or he would cook at home....I chose his wonderful Lasagna...he is a great cook...corn and red lobster cheese biscuits.

I will be in heaven and so will our daughter.

I just can't stand the crowds on these holidays....not my idea of fun.

Do you go out or stay in?

I am glad it is on Saturday this year!

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