Thursday, February 25, 2010

BUFF CAT ON BLUE BACKGROUND

How's this for a cute little cat pose... Model for this painting was a handsome dude, Jasper, who is anxiously awaiting his forever home through Alley Cats and Angels rescue in Raleigh NC.
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"Corner Cat" - 8x8 Oil on Canvas
Available
50% of purchase price will be donated to Alley Cats and Angels
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For purchase information please visit my website or email me at olga.t.wagner@gmail.com

Jasper
Available for adoption through Alley Cats and Angels

Monday, February 22, 2010

CALLING ALL RESCUED CATS - PROJECT in the MAKING


Following into the footsteps of other artists who have challenged themselves by painting 100 pieces in 100 days, I too, will commit myself to this rather large undertaking. My project “Faces of Rescue: 100 CATS in 100 DAYS” will feature fun and colorful portraits (and stories) of 100 lucky kitties.

Starting March 15th, I will paint a portrait of 1 CAT per DAY for 100 DAYS. Each painting will be done in oils on a 8x8 canvas or panel and will be available for purchase with a large percentage of the proceeds donated to selected cat rescue organizations.
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This project is open to any rescued cat.If you are a proud owner of such a feline, or know of someone who is, please email me a photo and a short story of your cat's past. It would be great if we could make this an international project!!

By sending me a photo, you will be giving me permission to paint the portrait and publish the image along with the cats story on my blog, website and ultimately in a book.

Note about Photographs: Photos should be taken in natural light as the flash tends to distort the features and colors of the cat – especially the eyes. A close-up of the face would be ideal. If your photos were taken professionally, please ask the photographer for copyright permission.

Contact Information:

Olga Wagner 919-225-8700

Thursday, February 18, 2010

PEAR STUDY

I managed to paint couple of small pear studies before devouring the tasty fruit...I was relatively happy with the way the first one (the bottom picture) came out , but it did not feel right..It was not me..It was too plain...With animals, I like to have fun with cropping and colors, but for some reason I thought that with fruit you could not do it..But then I tried and found that my FUN style worked quite nicely with this pear. Next, I must try an apple or a lemon !!!
"Corner Pear" - 4x4 Oil on Panel
Available

"Pear Study" - 6x6 Oil on Masonite
Available


Wednesday, February 17, 2010

BOSTON UP CLOSE

Same Boston as in the previous post - just slightly different crop. Love the Bostons!!! This one will look great in a black floating frame.

"Up Close" - 10 x 10 Oil on Canvas
Available

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

LOOKING PRETTY

It has been a while since I painted a Boston Terrier that was not a commissioned painting...I felt like painting one for the fun of painting a super cutie...

"Looking Pretty" 6x6x1.5 Oil on canvas
Available

Saturday, February 13, 2010

ACEO Egg Study

Small study of a a brown egg - After working on larger pieces it was time to go smaller...
"Shadow Study" - 2.5 x 3.5 Oil on Gessoed Board
Available