He was a dilute blue tabby - a shelter kitty the staff originally named 'Mikey'. He loved batting catnip filled mice around until they went under the 'fridge, sleeping in various sunny spots in the house, or on any lap that was available. I miss him terribly. Thanks for painting this. It's a beautiful portrait!
Hey there! 🌟 What a mesmerizing blend of rich blues and greens, this artwork is absolutely stunning! Everything in the landscape looks so alive, especially the water flowing through. 😍
Thank you for the thoughtful insights into the art of this extraordinary woman. I've seen this self-portrait many times, but that's all. You've inspired me to check out her other works, especially "The Proposition." And hey -- You should sell prints of your painting of Leyster painting as postcards. I'd buy them!
Thank you! The biggest difference is that watercolor is transparent, and gouache is opaque. What that means practically is, if you put yellow watercolor on top of dark green, it'll "glaze" and create a slightly yellower dark green. If you put yellow gouache on top of dark green, you'll have yellow paint on top of dark green.
I'm so happy you find videos like this helpful for learning - thank you for letting me know! I love making these, and don't have any plans to stop. Happy painting!
I'm so happy you found this video, then! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment - I love this project and the artists I've researched, and am always happy to encounter fellow fans. <3
