“Ralphie”
When you start a painting with an outstanding subject, how can you not make a beautiful work? This regal cat belongs to a friend who commissioned me to paint her pet. His fur and markings really make him magnificent, and I enjoyed creating his coat. In painting his eyes, I wanted to bring out their brilliance against the softness of his furry face. Glazing dark layers into the background helped add to Ralphie’s presence and personality.
Image size: 8 x 10 inches
Purchase: private collection
Terry Freemark Watercolors 
10 Responses to ““Ralphie””
Oh My Terry, I love Ralphie! You really set of his wonderful face, and I love the lost back edges. Puuurfect!
Thanks so much, Sherry. Ralphie is so beautiful – I had a great subject to work with.
I’m sure your friend is thrilled with the results. You’ve done a great job showing the layers of fur and I like the colors you’ve used.
Thanks, Joani. Ralphie was one of those paintings that’s really fun to paint, and my friend is thrilled with the result.
I have a fear of cats (only the domestic ones) Terry and have never painted one, I never comment or view paintings or pictures of them but how can I not comment on yours. Your fine portrait work skills are evident in this. I am sure that the owners could have been nothing short of thrilled.
Thank you, Lorraine! I appreciate your comment, as I consider your skill in painting animals tops!
Your art is stunning! I don’t do animals so I am always impressed when I see them done so beautifully. I really enjoyed my visit.. thanks
Thank you so very much, Ruth. I don’t do animals regularly, but this one was so much fun. I’m glad you stopped by here!
Beautiful painting! The cat is really sweet, reminds me to my old cat, who died a couple of years ago ♥.
Greetings, Terry 🙂
Thank you, Aymara.