November 17, 2009

"Bridgett"

Oil on museum quality ampersand gessobord panel 8" x 8"

Early this year I was asked to donate a pet portrait to the Humane Society. Anyone who adopted a cat or kitten during the spring and summer was entered into a drawing for a painting of their newly adopted companion. The winner was the owner of this pretty girl named Bridgett. Her ice blue eyes and interesting coloration would have compelled me to paint her even if there had been no contest. Her beautiful party colored markings and sweet demeanor guaranteed her a place in someones heart and home. I hope they like the painting. My fashion roots came out and I gave her the stark grey seamless treatment made famous by Francesco Scavullo, Richard Avedon and Irving Penn.
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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 17, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    It was certainly interesting for me to read that blog. Thanx for it. I like such topics and everything that is connected to them. I would like to read a bit more on that blog soon.

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  2. ArcobalenoNovember 17, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Ciao Mark!!!! this paint is.......WONDERFUL!!!!!!

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  3. Mark AdamsNovember 17, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    Thanks, mystery person. I hope to flesh out my blog posts in the future. Finishing and posting paintings at 2:00 AM doesn't allow much time for creativity behind the keyboard.

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  4. Mark AdamsNovember 17, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Grazie, Arcobaleno. Sono felice voi lo gradico.

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  5. Deb ONovember 17, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Love her.

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  6. Susan HammerNovember 17, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    She is beautiful and so is your involvement and gift with the Humane Society. Bravo! I am inspired!

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  7. UnknownNovember 17, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    Mark, I am so so so glad you are back! This little kitten is adorable,and the background suits her dramatic coloring.

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  8. UnknownNovember 18, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    This is so amazing. Bridgett appears as she could leap off the canvas at any moment!

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  9. CynthiaNovember 18, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    What a beautiful cat that some lucky person got to adopt and what a wonderful rendering of her ,,,your work is marvelous and how nice of you to do this at the Humane Society.

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  10. Mark AdamsNovember 18, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Thanks. Deb.

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  11. Mark AdamsNovember 18, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Susan, The best thing about getting comments, aside from the knowledge that others are looking at ones work, is you gets a chance to link over to other artists sites that you may not be familiar with. Your work is terrific. I love the nocturnes. Thanks for the kind words.

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  12. Mark AdamsNovember 18, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Thanks, Deborah. It's good to be back.

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  13. Mark AdamsNovember 18, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Thanks, Sheila. Gotta love a stark grey background.

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  14. Mark AdamsNovember 18, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Thanks, Cynthia. We lived 2 blocks away from our local Humane Society before we moved. It broke my heart to walk in the place and see so many cats and kittens needing loving homes. We have a full house with 4 inside rescue cats and 2 spayed ferals, who I am happy to report made the transition to the new house. Thank God for the Humane Society and all the other rescue groups. It was the least I could do.

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  15. ArcobalenoNovember 18, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    wow, Mark!!!! I like your....italian language!!! many hugs from Rome!!!!

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  16. UnknownNovember 19, 2009 at 1:54 AM

    Precious!

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  17. Mark AdamsNovember 19, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    Thanks, Debra {:-)>

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  18. DianeNovember 19, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Love her... and Baltimore Humane thanks you

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  19. Mark AdamsNovember 19, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    My pleasure, Diane. Glad I could help.

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  20. Dean GreyNovember 21, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    Mark!

    Gorgeous job on this! Very detailed for such a small painting.

    Yes, Brigett's eyes look a stunning ice-blue!

    Impressive!

    -Dean

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  21. Mark AdamsNovember 23, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Thanks, Dean. I appreciate your taking time to comment. It is going to be raining cats and dogs on my blog for a while with Christmas coming and with it a flood of commissions. Not that that is a bad thing as they are a favorite subject for these small paintings.

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  22. .......November 29, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    Oh My! What a beautiful picture!

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  23. Mark AdamsNovember 30, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    Thanks, Susan

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  24. starcakeastrology.blogspot.comJanuary 25, 2010 at 1:48 AM

    wow! a beautiful painting and for a worthy cause!

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