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Ocelot II

(120,432 posts)
Sat Feb 10, 2024, 02:30 PM Feb 2024

Got paintings/drawings of pets? Post 'em here!

In another thread, https://www.democraticunderground.com/102815165 , Cat Artist LiberalLoner posted a nicely-done acrylic painting of a cat about to wreak havoc on something, and a discussion of pet painting with more examples ensued. It looks like many of us have painted cats and dogs (and maybe a lizard or two), a challenging purrsuit, so let's see some more. I'll show you mine if you show me yours!

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Got paintings/drawings of pets? Post 'em here! (Original Post) Ocelot II Feb 2024 OP
Here's a small painting I made for someone who was mourning her beloved cat. femmedem Feb 2024 #1
Beautiful - Kind of impressionist. I'll bet your friend loves and appreciates it. Ocelot II Feb 2024 #2
Thanks, Ocelot II. femmedem Feb 2024 #3
Here are some of mine: Ocelot II Feb 2024 #4
These are all gorgeous. femmedem Feb 2024 #5
Here's my Lizzie... bif Feb 2024 #6
Lizzie is beautiful, love this! Ocelot II Feb 2024 #7
Thank you! bif Feb 2024 #8

Ocelot II

(120,432 posts)
2. Beautiful - Kind of impressionist. I'll bet your friend loves and appreciates it.
Sat Feb 10, 2024, 06:23 PM
Feb 2024

You captured the cat's thoughtful expression, and I love the way you handled the light.

femmedem

(8,429 posts)
3. Thanks, Ocelot II.
Sat Feb 10, 2024, 06:35 PM
Feb 2024

It meant a lot to her. She has a congenital disability that makes it hard for her to leave the house many days, and her cat was a great comfort to her.

A little over a year later, she just adopted two littermates who are bringing her joy.

Ocelot II

(120,432 posts)
4. Here are some of mine:
Sat Feb 10, 2024, 08:11 PM
Feb 2024

This is Jeoffry, who passed away suddenly during the awful summer of 2020:


Milo, whom I lost only a month after Jeoffry:


Pixie, who's sleeping on the couch near me right now:


A friend's dog, who also passed away shortly after I finished this - I gave the painting to them.


So now, how about yours?

femmedem

(8,429 posts)
5. These are all gorgeous.
Sun Feb 11, 2024, 01:26 AM
Feb 2024

I remember being blown away by the cat portraits when I first saw them, and they're every bit as beautiful as I remembered.
I don't recall seeing the dog portrait before, but I'm sure it means the world to your friend.

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