Cellar Fundraiser - Sundae's Commission

kerosene · 05-28-2008, 09:50 AM

When Sundae Girl asked me to paint a commission piece for her to include her cats, I was thrilled at all of the great photos she gave me for inspiration. Then, I was saddened to hear that Dylan is missing. I knew Dylan and Sundae were very close and that this would need to be a very special piece for Sundae. So, to make this short (since my strong suit is not writing) I have started working on the piece for Sundae Girl to include her 2 cats. I estimate that it is about 25% finished. Below is my progress, so far:

The original inspiring photo:

This was the original sketch and my blocking in some of the darker areas.

My assistant wanted to be a part of the documentation process

After I knew the shape of things, I began to lay on some color. Since I am working with acrylic at this stage, I am not too particular about the specific shades. It is very likely that I will not stick with this color combination, but it is there to sort of set the tone for the next layer.

I will be updating this thread as I make more progress on this piece.

Razzmatazz13 · 05-28-2008, 01:40 PM

case! You're amaaaaazing

lumberjim · 05-28-2008, 01:45 PM

where does the fundraising part come in?

kerosene · 05-28-2008, 02:00 PM

Thanks, Razz!

Jim, I have offered to do painting commissions for active cellar members with 50% of the total cost of the painting going to Tony's tip jar. Whomever is interested needs to pm me and I will send the prices and details.

Shawnee123 · 05-28-2008, 04:04 PM

case, you are so damn talented!

HungLikeJesus · 05-28-2008, 05:36 PM

Are those catfish?

I have some ideas for a painting, also. Let me cogitate upon it and get back to you.

Sundae · 05-28-2008, 05:49 PM

Yes, they are my beautiful catfish, fish-cats.
Case, you have captured them perfectly.

kerosene · 05-28-2008, 06:32 PM

Catfish is exactly what my "assistant" called them. Maybe that is what I will call the piece.

HLJ, just let me know when/what.

Shawnee thanks for your compliment. I am not sure if it is talent or just obsession.

I am so glad you like it so far, Sundae!

Sundae · 05-28-2008, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by case

Catfish is exactly what my "assistant" called them. Maybe that is what I will call the piece.

Although my subtitle will be Don't Let Go.

Shawnee123 · 05-28-2008, 10:51 PM

Talent and obsession are not necessarily mutually exclusive. Look at Poe, or Van Gogh. Seriously...you are really good!

TheMercenary · 05-30-2008, 09:51 AM

Beautiful painting. Can't wait to see the finished product.

kerosene · 05-30-2008, 12:19 PM

Thanks, you guys. I will have more to post this afternoon.

kerosene · 06-03-2008, 09:32 AM

Sooooo...

I have some more progress to report. I know I said I would post around the end of last week, but our children from Texas came back on Saturday and I spent most of the weekend and yesterday settling into a new routine of entertaining 3 kids, now that it is summer. I have found time to paint, though! I believe I am almost finished, in fact...

First, I started to develop more of the front cat and his tail. I also filled in all of the bare spots I had left from before. The background struck me as drab, so I added texture, there. Then, I realized that the painting felt a little out of balance...and that something seemed missing...cherries! So I blocked those in.

Then, I started to work on the cherries in a little more detail. I finished filling in the bare spots and deepened the shadows on the cat in back. I added a little more detail to the face of front kitty, while giving him some brighter highlights.

Finally, I worked out the cherries in detail, giving them stems and fine tuned back kitty's face. I realized that the composition wasn't right, somehow, so I pulled out the topmost cherry. I also did something with the background that I am not sure I like. It feels a lot less like water, now, and more like just green nothingness with a swirly thing through it. I signed the painting, thinking I had finished, but now, I don't think so. I will probably be reworking the background again to make it more water-like.

So, that is where I am, at this point. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

glatt · 06-03-2008, 09:43 AM

I love the progress pictures. It's much more interesting to me than to just see the final picture. And I like the way this one is turning out. The cherries are a fun addition.

HungLikeJesus · 06-03-2008, 09:52 AM

Whenever I look at this picture I think of Yin and Yang cats.

05-28-2008, 09:50 AM	#1
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	Cellar Fundraiser - Sundae's Commission When Sundae Girl asked me to paint a commission piece for her to include her cats, I was thrilled at all of the great photos she gave me for inspiration. Then, I was saddened to hear that Dylan is missing. I knew Dylan and Sundae were very close and that this would need to be a very special piece for Sundae. So, to make this short (since my strong suit is not writing) I have started working on the piece for Sundae Girl to include her 2 cats. I estimate that it is about 25% finished. Below is my progress, so far: The original inspiring photo: This was the original sketch and my blocking in some of the darker areas. My assistant wanted to be a part of the documentation process After I knew the shape of things, I began to lay on some color. Since I am working with acrylic at this stage, I am not too particular about the specific shades. It is very likely that I will not stick with this color combination, but it is there to sort of set the tone for the next layer. I will be updating this thread as I make more progress on this piece.

05-28-2008, 01:40 PM	#2
Razzmatazz13 Vicariously, I live... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,221	case! You're amaaaaazing __________________ I have some people I need to have smoted. ~ SteveDallas

05-28-2008, 01:45 PM	#3
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	where does the fundraising part come in? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

05-28-2008, 04:04 PM	#5
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	case, you are so damn talented! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

05-28-2008, 05:36 PM	#6
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	Are those catfish? I have some ideas for a painting, also. Let me cogitate upon it and get back to you. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

05-28-2008, 02:00 PM	#4
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	Thanks, Razz! Jim, I have offered to do painting commissions for active cellar members with 50% of the total cost of the painting going to Tony's tip jar. Whomever is interested needs to pm me and I will send the prices and details.

05-28-2008, 05:49 PM	#7
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Yes, they are my beautiful catfish, fish-cats. Case, you have captured them perfectly. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

05-28-2008, 06:32 PM	#8
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	Catfish is exactly what my "assistant" called them. Maybe that is what I will call the piece. HLJ, just let me know when/what. Shawnee thanks for your compliment. I am not sure if it is talent or just obsession. I am so glad you like it so far, Sundae!

05-28-2008, 10:51 PM	#10
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Talent and obsession are not necessarily mutually exclusive. Look at Poe, or Van Gogh. Seriously...you are really good! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

05-30-2008, 09:51 AM	#11
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Beautiful painting. Can't wait to see the finished product. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

05-30-2008, 12:19 PM	#12
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	Thanks, you guys. I will have more to post this afternoon.

06-03-2008, 09:32 AM	#13
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	Long overdue update Sooooo... I have some more progress to report. I know I said I would post around the end of last week, but our children from Texas came back on Saturday and I spent most of the weekend and yesterday settling into a new routine of entertaining 3 kids, now that it is summer. I have found time to paint, though! I believe I am almost finished, in fact... First, I started to develop more of the front cat and his tail. I also filled in all of the bare spots I had left from before. The background struck me as drab, so I added texture, there. Then, I realized that the painting felt a little out of balance...and that something seemed missing...cherries! So I blocked those in. Then, I started to work on the cherries in a little more detail. I finished filling in the bare spots and deepened the shadows on the cat in back. I added a little more detail to the face of front kitty, while giving him some brighter highlights. Finally, I worked out the cherries in detail, giving them stems and fine tuned back kitty's face. I realized that the composition wasn't right, somehow, so I pulled out the topmost cherry. I also did something with the background that I am not sure I like. It feels a lot less like water, now, and more like just green nothingness with a swirly thing through it. I signed the painting, thinking I had finished, but now, I don't think so. I will probably be reworking the background again to make it more water-like. So, that is where I am, at this point. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

06-03-2008, 09:43 AM	#14
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I love the progress pictures. It's much more interesting to me than to just see the final picture. And I like the way this one is turning out. The cherries are a fun addition.

06-03-2008, 09:52 AM	#15
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	Whenever I look at this picture I think of Yin and Yang cats. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

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