Thursday, October 11, 2012

Orange Cat, Blue Dog

 
 
Orange Cat, Blue Dog
 

I did this painting in my art journal this week. When I was checking out some of the online challenges this idea popped into my head. I love cats and this one isn't too happy about the dog walking along down the street. I love using bright colors! I especially like using colors on subjects that you don't usually see them in like the blue dog. I guess cats can be orange, but I have never seen one a bright orange like this.

I am including this page in the challenge over at Artists in Blogland called Fall, Fearless, and Fly.  I incorporated the colors for the Fall, Fearless, and Fly challenge, which is the second prompt. They wanted Oranges, reds, pinks, and yellows. I could have included more of the prompts but they don't really fit with this painting. You can check it out by following the link if you are interested in finding out more about this challenge. I am also posting this on the Inspiration Avenue site. The challenge is that we were supposed to use orange in our work and I think my orange cat satisfies that requirement. I view orange as a happy color. I also love contrasting colors and blue is one of my favs. I love to wear orange clothing, or any shade of orange. Coral is another of my favorite colors.

I used acrylics for this painting. I hope you enjoy it. I would really appreciate any comments you would like to leave. Thanks for visiting!

11 comments:

Maggie said...

Hi Shari, thanks so much for joining in with Inspiration Avenue this week! The orange cat looks like he will have the upper hand with the happy little dog should he decide to defend his territory! I love the colors and geometrical shapes you used. The composition is really pleasing to the eye, almost having an abstract feel.

stefanie stark said...

Orange cat and blue dog is such a beautiful and cute painting! I love as well your second blog with Shari's cards and papercrafts. So many lovely inspiration in there. Many thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

I agree with Maggie -- that cat could definitely take the dog in a one on one! Lovely colors and shapes. Thanks for joining Fall Fearless and Fly!

Anonymous said...

Looks like one of my kitties! I often have a hard time painting something that isn't abstract. Your doggy & kitty are great! I have been a more recent convert to a lover of orange. And blue is my favorite opposite-side-of-the-color-wheel pop, too. =)

Harriet H said...

Love your page..... the cat and dog are perfect and love how you worked with the bright colors

Kim Collister Studio said...

Love the colors - two of my favorites!
The picture just draws you in and is very comforting to the eye. Almost looks like folk art. At any rate, I LOVE IT!

Carolyn Dube said...

I am not a big cat person but I would be if all cats were like this one! It is wonderful! So glad you joined Fall Fearless and Fly!

Anonymous said...

Oh I love this!

Lou Anne Hazel said...

I am totally a cat person and your orange cat is fabulous! The blue dog is pretty cool too. Thank you for sharing it with us and participating in the IA challenge!

2amscrapper said...

love your art!

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