Callie's Eyes

watercolor

image size: 6-1/2 x 13 inches


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 Callie is a sweet dog whose owners I do not know, but they were kind enough to let me photograph her for my series.

I am still in need of good photographs of pet's faces so I can continue my series...  Photographs made at high resolution and in natural light (but not direct sunlight) are what I am looking for.  Also, I need the pet to be looking directly at the camera (or whoever is taking the photo) so I can get the image of looking directly into the eyes of the animal.

Thanks everyone for your help!

Isabel's Eyes

watercolor and mixed media
size: 6 x 13 inches

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Isabel is a beautiful calico cat that belongs to my neighbor, Bob.  She has amazing iridescent eyes that change color depending on the light, varying from green to blue green opals.

I need photos of your pets to help me continue this series!!! NOTE:  I prefer images with the pet looking directly into the camera.  It is helpful to have more than one photo for reference.

Please email me photos of your pet's face.  I need good images of animals' faces that I can zoom in on and use for reference to create more paintings for my series.  If I choose your pet photo to make a painting, you will have first option to purchase the original at a special price.  You are not obligated to purchase. My email:  sots11@hotmail.com

Thank you for your help!

ANNOUNCING A NEW SERIES!!!

Why do artists work in series?  One of the biggest advantages to working in a series is to create a unified and cohesive body of work.  Over the many years of making art, I have explored a variety of different mixed media methods and techniques.  Last fall there was a showing of my work that included various works that I had created over the years and I noticed that many people were somewhat surprised that one artist had created so many different works.  Fortunately the show included a number of pieces from my mixed media series, "Open Hearts".   The "Open Hearts" helped bring continuity to the exhibit.

The whole experience got me to thinking about starting a new series.  I still continue to make "Open Hearts", the numbered series of mixed media works I started in 2001 as a deeply felt reaction to the tragedy of 9/11.  I am up to #237 in the series.

But I wanted something new... something fresh and invigorating.  How do I follow a series that has endured for over a decade?  A series, for me, is a journey that I become fully immersed.  I am a seeker looking for something meaningful and perhaps I will become enlightened and transformed along the way...