topiary cats

topiary cats

Monday, May 20, 2024

Untitled Medieval Friend

I have no idea what this wonderful creature is, but he needed to be painted.
Carey thinks he just needs caffeine, but I think he has deeper issues.

5x7 egg tempera and metal leaf


Some progress shots and reference:




I had SUCH a wonderful time putting my pigment travel box together!




I sent a picture to my amazing and fabulous egg tempera teacher Doug Safranek, and in typical Doug-positivity, here was his response:

"Terrific! Love this horned creature,--and my sense is that, despite his glum expression and the challenges of operating in that physical body, he's got his life under control. I salute him!"

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