Friday, January 20, 2006

Illustration Friday....Cats


This is Tristan, my mother's cat. He practically lives on her bed and of course sleeps on anything that you put in front of him. I took a photo of him sleeping on her books years ago and knew it had to become a piece of art. I drew this in colored pencil and it turned out far better than what was in my head when I started. He's so sweet when he's sleeping. Aren't they all?

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love it!! nice technique!

Jojo said...

That's a fantastic drawing, it really looks like a photograph!!! I just tried to draw from a photo too, but mine isn't as realistic as yours... :)
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Shannon MacGrogan-Ellis said...

He's lovely, Rachel! He does look sweet, and they do like to sleep on weird things, don't they? Can't wait to see your next work of art!

gisedesign said...

Es una ilustración mágica! Hermosisima... thanks for your comment.

Regina said...

Such a sweet litty. Very nice!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful illustration Rachel.Sweetness and tenderness in this topic.Bravo

carla said...

Wow - I thought it was a photograph - excellent technique. I sure would like to pet him...he looks so silky soft. Yes, cats look very sweet al curled up like that:>

"Maggie & Kevin" said...

Beautiful illustration and control of color. The composition is lovely!

Amy Zaleski said...

Wow! This is so beautiful! You did that whole blue background in colored pencil? Did you not lose your mind?

Zórdís said...

Very beautiful work, elegant and sweet. The life of your mummy´s cat seems a lucky life!!! :D

Katili said...

You are right, the cats are beautiful. Your drwaing is absolutely beautiful, too. The blue is so fine and I love the space you left around the adorable cat with the books as pillows.Great work, really great !

Anonymous said...

Lovely piece!

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Alison Ashwell said...

this is fantastic work

Aravis said...

This is a wonderful image of a cat at rest. I love the resting spot, too! :0)

KarenW said...

This is beautiful. Great colored pencil work. You captured such a peaceful moment.

Anonymous said...

Oh it's so beautiful!

Mia Charro said...

oH! lovely dreaming cat