Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Cody On Canvas-Semi "Wordy" Wednesday

The other day I was reading one of my favorite blogs Max The Quilt Cat and was thrilled to read that "HH" who if you didn't already know, happens to be a super talented painter as well as a genius writer, is participating in a 30 Paintings 30 Day Challenge from the Leslie Saeta blog.

HH chose "Cats" as her theme for the challenge, and soon after beginning her paintings she realized that she needed more photos of cats to paint. She posted a request for more cats on her blog and I was all over it!.

There is nothing I love more than original art, I have a deep appreciation for it, and the time it takes to create it, since I draw and come from a family with a heavy artistic influence.

So, I submitted this photo of Cody.


This is one of my favorite photos because it shows the gorgeous green of his eyes.


HH emailed me yesterday with the finished product, and gave me the option of purchasing it at a discounted price. Here is the painting, done in an "impressionistic" style, and I am completely in love with it!!

Thank goodness HH accepts PayPal! I purchased the painting and cannot wait for it to arrive! When it does, I will photograph it again after it is proudly displayed on the wall.

Would you like a painting of YOUR cat done by the incredibly talented HH? All you have to do is email her a jpg photo (close up is best so she can see the eye color of your kitty). Email her at: MaxTheQuiltCat at gmail dot com. You can refer to her blog for more details here.

 I am completely in love with this painting of my precious Cody, and I can't wait for it  to arrive!!


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56 comments:

  1. AnnStaubJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    It looks awesome! And looks just like Mr. Cody too. I also didn't know that you draw!

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  2. Summer at sparklecat.comJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    I saw that earlier - it is awesome! My human is a big art fan too. She has several paintings by local artists... and a small Xavier Cugat oil!

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  3. Golden Woofs! SUGARJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    Woof! Woof! COOL! Love the GREEN Eyes. Happy Wednesday. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  4. GLOGIRLYJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    It's beautiful!!!!
    Love the style...and I love how she emphasized Cody's whisker humps!
    I may just have to peruse my Katie shots!
    : ) GG

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  5. Mr PuddyJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    I just saw it in MaxTheQuiltCat . It is Pawsome !
    I can't wait to see your mom put this painting in your room ( Mom's office )..tee..heh
    Lots of love
    xoxo

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  6. MollieJanuary 9, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    I don't blame you being in love with the painting, its wonderful :) xx00xx

    Mollie and Alfie

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  7. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    We saw that. Cool one. Just like you Cody. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    What a pawsome painting of the Codester! Captured those green eyes and the expression so well.....I like the style of the painting too - real talent can capture the essence in few strokes. Well done HH and concats Miss Caren for getting a lovely portrait of your boy for the wall!

    Kitty hugs, Sammy (and his Mom)

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  9. Ingrid KingJanuary 9, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    This is so beautiful! Lou perfectly captured Cody's sweet face.

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  10. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJanuary 9, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    What what a beautiful job.

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  11. HilaryJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    HH did an amazing job, but then again, look at the great subject!

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  12. Fuzzy TalesJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    We love it, Caren, she did a wonderful job. And how cool that you've purchased it! We can't wait to see, perhaps framed and hanging somewhere special!

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  13. Texas, a Cat in... AustinJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    It's a beautiful painting =^.^=
    Purrs

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  14. Katie http://myminipetpig.com/January 9, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    That is just beautiful!!

    Oink oink,
    Katie and Coccolino the mini pig

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  15. MargJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    That is such a good painting of Cody. We saw it over at Knuckles and Bugsy's blog. HH does such a good job of painting.We sent her a picture of Two Two. Hope all of you have a great job.

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  16. Cat Lady DailyJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Cody is beautiful & the painting is just purr-fect! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Lou BelcherJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Wow. What a wonderful blog post and wonderful comments. Thank you all so much,

    Hugs, HH ( a.k.a. Lou Belcher)

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:51 AM

      Lou you totally deserve it!! I can't wait for the painting to arrive!! ((((hugs)))) back!

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  18. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    I love Max, his brofurs, his blog and HH's great paintings!! I love this painting! Glad you were able to purchase it!

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  19. lifewithbeagleJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Wow! That definitely looks close to the real thing!

    Christie from lifewithbeagle.com

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  20. Cathy KeishaJanuary 9, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    That is a very nice painting. She totally captured Cody, which in turn captured your heart.

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  21. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Wowwzers! That is great!
    kisses
    Nellie

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  22. Avalon Cat CartoonsJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Nice one. Very realistic. I'd love to see your drawings too ;-)

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  23. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    It looks great! It will look so nice in your home.
    Maggie

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  24. The Furries of WhisppyJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    That's lovely! We hope the painting arrives really soon!

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  25. yeewittlethingsJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Wow, what a beautiful painting!!! A talented artist "HH" is indeed! :)

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    That is a fabulous likeness Cody! Hope your Mom gets it for ya and hangs it in a prominent spot in your home :)

    Waggin at ya,
    Roo

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:28 PM

      Roo Mom did buy it!! She is going to hang it in "our" office! :)

      Love, Cody

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  27. Nature by DawnJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Too cute! I love drawing cats. They are so beautiful and graceful.

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  28. Little Miss TitchJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    great painting of Cody,I bet you can't wait for it to arrive?

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  29. da tabbies o trout towneJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    cody

    yur....

    painting......

    rocks !!!!

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  30. Colehaus CatsJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    So handsome! Can't wait to see pics once you have it in your hands! Purrs from your friends at Colehauscats.com

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  31. Sweet PurrfectionsJanuary 9, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    That's beautiful! We don't blame you for purchasing it.

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    I submitted a picture too. Can't wait to see if HH uses it. *stikes pose*

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  33. The Island CatsJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Wow, that is so cool! We submitted pictures of all of us. We hope HH paints at least one.

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  34. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Fabulous! I can't wait to submit photos of Gracie and Benjamin Bunny. Cody's portrait is wonderful. He must be so proud. Thanks for your "Likes" on the new Facebook page. I think I fixed the comment issue. You are a wonderful mentor!

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:32 PM

      Elizabeth I can't wait to see how HH paints them! It will be wonderful I am sure! Yep Cody IS proud! Yay about the comment issue!!! And...you are WAY too kind!! ((((hugs))))

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  35. Paws News for Cat LoversJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Awesome art and lovely kitty as well.

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  36. meowmeowmansJanuary 9, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    FANTASTIC. HH totally captured your sweet Cody! We submitted a picture of Moosey, and are really looking forward to seeing the painting! :)

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:32 PM

      she most certainly did! Ohhhh I can't wait to see the painting of Moosey!! How wonderful!!!

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  37. Oui OuiJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    We'll have to check it out. We haven't visited their blog before. That is a really nice photo & painting of Cody. We love his eyes in them too.

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:57 PM

      So happy you are going to check them out Oui Oui. HH has a wonderful blog and I reviewed her book on Cat Chat some time ago. I just love the photo and the painting too!

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Cody is very handsome and his eyes are a very unusual shade of green.

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:56 PM

      thank you!!! Cody's eyes are sooo beautiful! Believe it or not, they are the same color as mine! So nice of you to visit us Clowie! xoxo

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  39. Seville at Nerissa's LifeJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    I didn't realize before that Cody had such pretty green eyes. Not many of us are green eyed. Only Constance, I believe. Anyway... the background of your blog matches the nice colour of your eyes, Cody. Is that why you picked it? purrs

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:41 PM

      Actually the blog background was picked at least a year before that photo was taken, maybe 2 years since we are now blogging 3 years. I couldn't believe it when I saw that it matched!

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  40. Seville at Nerissa's LifeJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Oh, and the peep. Peep #1 has green eyes, too, but she doesn't really count. She's just a peep, you know. purrs

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  41. Cat Tee MissionJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    Gorgeous artwork!

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Oh, thats really pretty!!

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  43. MizzBassieJanuary 15, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    What a lovely painting! The photo is gorgeous, too. Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrs.

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  44. ClooneyJanuary 16, 2013 at 2:53 AM

    Love it, how special is that!

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