This is a back-dated post for my archive project, where I am copying over every piece of art I have ever submitted to DeviantArt, with the original submission date or watermarked year stamp, so a complete archive of my work can be found on this website, even if the item was never or is no longer displayed in my portfolios.

Originally posted on July 23, 2009. WIP images were originally posted on June 24, July 6, and July 17, 2009.

Oil paint on canvas board, 5″x7″
Four sessions
Reference: Photo of Ringo, who lives with me.

On the final sitting I finished the eye and applied another layer of black paint to most of the areas that are supposed to be dark black.

Done.

Oil paint on canvas board, 5″x7″
One session
Reference: Photo of Ringo, who lives with me.

I’m playing with magic realism in oil paint. I expect to paint at least two more sessions before I am finished with this piece.

Oil paint on canvas board, 5″x7″
Two sessions
Reference: Photo of Ringo, who lives with me.

Added detail and depth to the fur texture.

Oil paint on canvas board, 5″x7″
Three sessions
Reference: Photo of Ringo, who lives with me.

Added remaining whiskers and colored in the eye. Another layer or two remaining for the eye.