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My window challenge (Original Post) samplegirl Sep 2023 OP
I think it's purrfict. 3Hotdogs Sep 2023 #1
Thanks D.U. samplegirl Sep 2023 #4
Thanks 3Hotdogs samplegirl Sep 2023 #6
What do you mean? snot Sep 2023 #2
Like the hired maid said, "I don't do windows." John1956PA Sep 2023 #3
I guess I made the cat big samplegirl Sep 2023 #5
Wow! I saw one of those huge felines once. John1956PA Sep 2023 #8
I think a successful painting Diamond_Dog Sep 2023 #7
Thanks Diamond dog samplegirl Sep 2023 #9
I love it!! AuntieKatie Sep 2023 #10
Ty samplegirl Sep 2023 #12
I have a big kitty. She's 17# and she looks exactly like this! Deuxcents Sep 2023 #11
Fat bottom kitties samplegirl Sep 2023 #14
😸 Deuxcents Sep 2023 #15
Actually, samplegirl, that is pretty doggone (kittygone?) good. LoisB Sep 2023 #13
Thanks samplegirl Sep 2023 #17
So Sweet Grey Sep 2023 #16
Ty Grey samplegirl Sep 2023 #18
I think it works! bif Sep 2023 #19
Thanks samplegirl Sep 2023 #20

samplegirl

(12,082 posts)
4. Thanks D.U.
Tue Sep 12, 2023, 07:17 PM
Sep 2023

Is so generous with their compliments.
When I post them to the group…. They sink
like the titanic.

I keep trying though. I’m self taught.
I’m going to get some lessons with my first Social security check just because I love painting and want to
learn how to do things right!

In the meantime I like posting in D.U. as I feel like my efforts are enjoyed anyway!

samplegirl

(12,082 posts)
6. Thanks 3Hotdogs
Tue Sep 12, 2023, 07:26 PM
Sep 2023

I’m a amateurs in comparison to people in the group but
I don’t care. The people here like my art and so do my friends.

so I take your compliment and wear it like a crown!

John1956PA

(3,374 posts)
3. Like the hired maid said, "I don't do windows."
Tue Sep 12, 2023, 07:13 PM
Sep 2023

I think your painting is just fine. If you had not challenged us to critique it, I would have missed some observations. Upon scrutinizing I could say that the cat is disproportionately large, but that is a good technique. Great artists have done that in order to create the proper impression in the viewer's eye. I like the coordination between the curtain's sash and the cat's tail. Also, I like that the building appears to be looking back at the cat. Great work!

samplegirl

(12,082 posts)
5. I guess I made the cat big
Tue Sep 12, 2023, 07:22 PM
Sep 2023

because I have a Mainecoon and she’s a cat with a big butt!


No really learning perception is so hard for me and things with straight lines!

John1956PA

(3,374 posts)
8. Wow! I saw one of those huge felines once.
Tue Sep 12, 2023, 07:28 PM
Sep 2023

It was bounding over to the window and it looked as though it could easily tear out the screen.

I am glad that she has a good home with your family.


Diamond_Dog

(34,711 posts)
7. I think a successful painting
Tue Sep 12, 2023, 07:27 PM
Sep 2023

Creates a mood for the viewer, and yours here certainly does that, with the gray and muted colors and pensive pose of the cat. Sometimes it’s good not to overthink and obsess with things like straight lines. Just create a mood! My personal opinion. Very nice work.

samplegirl

(12,082 posts)
9. Thanks Diamond dog
Tue Sep 12, 2023, 07:41 PM
Sep 2023

I know all the best things I’ve painted are on arches paper.
When I switch up it’s like to have to relearn how to paint on the paper your using.

Deuxcents

(19,740 posts)
11. I have a big kitty. She's 17# and she looks exactly like this!
Tue Sep 12, 2023, 08:08 PM
Sep 2023

I have 2 stools pushed together so she can sit at my big kitchen window..just like what you painted. No apologies needed for another keeper!

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