Friday 9 April 2021

Harry's Portrait...

 

Morning Everyone,

Phew I made it!!! Only just!!! I wanted to get Harrys portrait finished for today so I could share it over at Paint Party Friday. I just managed last night. I just need to frame it now and pop it up with the one I did of Belle. Although I now love this more more. Here is the Belle one in this post. 

I ended up doing lots of painting this week but not of the lovely pretty on paper type. This week was doors and skirting boards!!! Booo!!! Now onto the ceiling and walls!!! My wee lets sort the door hinge in the bathroom has turned into a lets revamp and decorate the bathroom!!! Ooops. 

Doing Harrys portrait has been a nice respite from the decorating. Although all our bathroom stuff is in the crafty room!! 

I loved doing the portrait. I was sort of following one of Colin Bradleys pastel pencil course. Although it was a different looking kitty he coloured and he only used 6 pencils. I ended up using a lot more as Harry has quite the mix of colours in his fur. He even has some bits that are 2 tone. I couldn't work out how to do his whiskers as they are even 2 tone. The tips are white and the bases are black. My colours arent exactly the same as his as I just didnt have enough pencils or know how to get it perfect. So its a homage to Harry. 

Im now off to repaint the ceiling in the loo. Argh!!! Its going white from a magnolia colour so lots of coats of paint to hide the shining though cream!! 

Stay Safe and have a lovely weekend whatever your up too,

Love and Sparkles,

Hazel xx

29 comments:

John R said...

I love cats. I am owned by two of them. Your portrait is wonderful.

Jackie T said...

Hi Hazel this is a gorgeous portrait. I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Margreet said...

I'm impressed, Hazel. What a wonderful portrait of Harry. I just had a look at Belle's portrait and that's a beauty too.
Good luck with your ceiling!
xxx Margreet

aussie aNNie said...

Beautiful, super gorgeous painting....have a lovely weekend. x

Valerie-Jael said...

Fabulous portrait of handsome HARRY! Happy PPF hugs, Valerie

Christine said...

Love your portrait!

coldwaters2 said...

Wow Hazel you are so very talented to be able to create such an amazing picture I am in awe, the likeness is fantastic, well done
hugs
lorraine x

Crafting Queen said...

Wonderful portrait of your Harry. Love it and Happy PPF. Anesha x

cotnob said...

Wow! This is absolutely fabulous Hazel, you have captured Harry beautifully - you are very talented.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

meg said...

You captured Harry beautifully Hazel,your attention to detail impressive

DVArtist said...

Well done indeed. Your portrait even looks soft like real fur.

Linda Kunsman said...

What a really beautiful portrait!! And I'm sure once you are finished painting and decorating you will thoroughly enjoy the fresh new colors. Happy PPF!

Tammy said...

WOW Hazel, your portrait of Harry is gorgeous, I love it!!
Take care and enjoy your weekend.
Hugs, Tammy

WendyK said...

Beautiful painting of Harry. have a great weekend.

GerJanne said...

Oh wow, I think it's amazing how the portrait looks like Harry. You are very talented!

Clare Lloyd said...

It’s beautiful

Pamela said...

Harry is a beautiful cat and your picture of him is stunning - well done Hazel!

cuilliesocks said...

WOW Hazel, you've drawn Harry beautifully and captured him so well. He's a gorgeous puss. Good luck with the decorating, Kate x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Wow this is fabulous, so lifelike

carol l mckenna said...

Awesome kitty portrait ~ such talent and wonderful artwork ~ Xo

Living moment to moment,

A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

Gillena Cox said...

A beautiful portrait Hazel
Happy you dropped by my blog

Much💛love

Elkes Lebensglück said...

That is very nice portrait from the cat!
you're a great artist and it's hard to paint her so vividly!
Have fun painting, this year it will also be necessary for me to paint the apartment o jeee I say there too.
Stay safe and good sunday, hug Elke

Bunny said...

Oh to have this talent. This is great. [Bunny]

BLOGitse said...

Wos, this is really beautiful!

pinky said...

Wow that is so so amazing!! I am truly in awe of your talents Hazel!!

Rain said...

So well done Hazel! The attention to detail is marvelous! :)

NatureFootstep said...

wow, your portrait is amazing. So good, love it!

Jules said...

Hi Hazel

This is absolutely amazing.

I wouldn't have a clue as to where to start on creating something like this.

You are so multi-talented and seem to be able to turn your hand to so many wonderful craft projects.

Hope all is going OK with you.

Love Jules xx

EmmaT said...

wow absolutely beautiful workx