Trying yet another experiment

There are several artists whose blogs I visit because I love the animals they paint or sketch. I am trying something new which will hopefully help the critters at my local shelter and help me make payments to my ex. [did I say that out loud?]

This is my first pet portrait of a kitty I took a picture of at our local SPCA over the weekend. This is a 6x8 oil on canvas board.

Many thanks to the following artists for their continued support, encouragement and inspiration by continued excellence in animal masterpieces.

Adebanji Alade: I've been admiring his people and didn't know he was an equine expert until today.

Amanda Carter: check out her "Dinner Time"

Annie Salness: love her "Getting Ready to Ride"

Akiko Watanabe: hands down the humanitarian or animaltarian of the year.

Erika Nelson: her subjects and styles are unlimited but I adore her "Zoey" portrait.

Elizabeth Pearson: talk about taking a walk on the wild side....check out what she has in her backyard.

Judy Mackey:
you'll be floored by her tiny gem-like pet portraits. I'd love to learn how she does this!

Carol Schiff: Another artist with a style I love. Take a look at "Lucy".

Dana Cooper: Love her "Rocky" but also check out her latest amazing "Love to Ride".

Dean H. Another DSFDF artist whose "Laid Back Cat" painting is where I commented that I never painted a cat.

Diane Hoeptner: A prolific painter of whimsical toys and beautiful blooms who will surprise us once in a while with a jewel like "Petal: the Found Dog"

Ed Burton: Karin Jurick is even his fan. Look at his "Claude"

Margaret Mayer: "Yellow Dog" needs a hug but also check out her sassy "Lucy"

Paula Villanova: Love her unique palette, just look at how she handled the "Independant"

Kate: She's working on Jump Series but I think she did a wonderful job with "Dede".

Torrie Smiley: Ravishing Rooster series just one of her many paintings.

Dominique Eichi: Another artist who isn't limited by medium or subject matter. She just posted "Grace" painted by Vern Schwartz.

Janet Whitehead: You've got to agree she did an awesome job on her first pet portrait. "Gone to the Dogs"

Michelle Burnett: She does whimsical drawing and wondrous paintings. She posted a new ACEO with a raven but I love the commissioned pet portrait from not so ideal reference.

Carol Horzempa: Ya gotta love what she added to her DSFDF boot challenge.

Sam Dolman: Who doesn't love a perky piggy?

Tom Pohlman: Even our favorite cowpoke has his Longhorn days.

After working on this post for the past hour I know I have not included all of you so I will continue to edit and add as the day progresses. Just realized how rich I've become in my bounty of virtual friends and boundless sources of informations since I started this blog a month ago. Thank you everyone for visiting and bless you all.

Told you I'd think of more...
Melissa Langer: A new found friend who is a champion for a good cause. This post lists her favorite pet artists.

Karen Hargett: After smiling at her Maine coon cat, chuckle at her avatar.

Pat Burns: Birds are something I haven't tried either.

Kristen Duer: A new blogger with a new post on her canine companion.