Rodger, Gavin's Cat by Terry Harris

Terry Harris
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Here's a handsome cat, by the name of Rodger. I did this from a photo that belongs to Gavin North, another artist on AW. He was kind enough to let me do a painting for him as a gift. Thanks Gavin! If you get a chance check out his work. This was done using the phot as a referrence only. I used a split screen as I painted, using a wacom tablet, and Painter IX software. I used airbrushes, water brushes, and a little pastel to get this look. I used the grainy water to help with the fur in this one,and blending tools. Not for sale.

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18 Comments

Tara Corbett 03 Jul 2007

Wow, he looks like my Carver.

Artist Reply: Thank you Tara! you must have a handsome cat! I love the coloring of this type cat. Gray is beautiful.

pf jones 10 May 2006

This is very nice. You have all there is about a cat in this one. Very noble, very much in control, of everything. pfj

Artist Reply: Thank you! He is a handsome cat, and it was a wonderful pose to work from.

tazda lawson 01 May 2006

cute portrait

Artist Reply: Thank you! He's a handsome cat, and was fun to do.

Jerry 28 Mar 2006

Lovely soft cat picture, Terrry!

Artist Reply: Thank you! The airbrush, pastels, and some grainy water helped me get the soft look. I used blender tools afterwasrd to make a soft hair look, and to soften tiny fine lines where I needed them softened.

Chas Sinklier 27 Mar 2006

Cats are so intense sometimes - Great One Terry! :0)

Artist Reply: Thank you! My old cat, Spaz is when challenged for for who gets a chair. Lately, he stares tand tries to steal potato chips. He gets the same intensity in his eyes when he hears a chip bag. Tryt to shame me into giving him one by staring and creeping coser to stare.

K L Marsala 27 Mar 2006

very handsome indeed

Artist Reply: Thank you. A joy to do such a handsome kitty.

Sara Deutsch 27 Mar 2006

You have brought him to life! Magical technique....

Artist Reply: Thank you, not so magical. I added a close up of the eye and below area so you can see the brush strokes better.

Analua 27 Mar 2006

Marvelous!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you so much! Animals are just as facinating as children, I do love to paint them.

corry stuart 27 Mar 2006

adorable nice work Terry

Artist Reply: Thanks Corry! Relook if you want to see the close up I added.

Pat Abbott 27 Mar 2006

Nice work, pretty cat.

Artist Reply: Thanks Pat! A handsome cat is a joy to do.

PMyers 27 Mar 2006

Handsome guy. Love the soft look

Artist Reply: Thanks for commenting. the grainy water brush I used over the airbrush helped it soften up nicely.I added a close up of the eye and below area so you can see the brush strokes better.

Emily Reed 27 Mar 2006

Aw, Terry, this is the best of kitties. So sweet!

Artist Reply: Thanks Emily! He is a cutie!

José Fortunato 27 Mar 2006

Beautiful work and creature !

Artist Reply: Thank you! I adding a close up since posting. He's a handsome cat.

thea walstra 27 Mar 2006

Adorable and gorgeous!

Artist Reply: Thank you! I added a close up of the eye and below area so you can see the brush strokes better. Thanks for the comments, so glad you like this one.