Saphira's Lawn
by AnnaJo Vahle
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14.000 x 11.000 x 0.500 inches
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Title
Saphira's Lawn
Artist
AnnaJo Vahle
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
I finally did it...a painting of Saphira! She is our little Tabby Cat. The fact that she is all gray daunted me for a while but I was in the mood to tackle it today. I didn't stay absolutely faithful, as is obvious, to her colors. I hoped that it still basically reads like a gray cat.
Although, she is a house cat, she loves the grass. I actually provide a little lawn for her on our screened in back porch. I have it up high on a shelf so that she can get a good view of the back yard. She loves it. She nibbles on it everyday and lies on it for her naps.
Occasionally, I let it die and have to buy some more for her. I am a terrible gardner. This was one of those times before I got her a new lawn, that her lawn was a bit yellowed and browned. Just the same, she still loves it. However, she is the happiest cat in the world when I get her new nice green grass. At those times, she purrs loudly and musically. It is kinda like a happy sing-song kind of trill. She is performs her happy dance and song each time I get her new grass. Then she gets down to the business of grazing and licking the moist greenery.
This morning, I saw that she was lying on it and about to fall asleep. I loved the backlighting of the sunrise. It was a relaxing way to start the day for each of us. She posed and slept as I painted. Good therapy for us.
This is an acrylic painting on a 14” by 11” inch stretched canvas. It is a life sized portrait of her. I painted it alla prima.
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August 16th, 2015
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Comments (60)
Angela Davies
What a wonderful expressive moment, love this stare, have seen it often, lovely portrait, LF voted!
Lynn Raizel Lane
🏆 SPECIAL ADMIN TOP VIRTUAL TROPHY CHOICE *CONGRATS* 11/16/2023 out of 314 art contest entry competitors in Artists' Own Pets Artwork Competition for high honors and special recognition by Fine Artist and Contest Organizer, Lynn Raizel Lane
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Saphira’s Lawn composition, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! F/L will vote
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Saphira kitty portrait composition, lighting, shading, great color and artwork! F/L voted
Gary F Richards
Outstanding cat composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L voted for this piece in the contest FELINES
Laurel Adams
Stunning AnnaJo…v…best to you…love the palette and how you infused magic into her fur…her eyes…are gorgeous…v..best to you
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Wow i am so in love with this charming and magnificent painting of Saphira AnnaJo!! it is stunning how real and expressive she looks. i also love the story behind this art. i think any cat lover will enjoy this loving work!! Sharing!! L/F/FB