Oil Painting of Cat - Time Lapse - Alla Prima Colour

This painting started as a demo for a workshop. You may be surprised at how I started this one, as I use a very colourful, transparent underpainting.

To get the drawing done quickly, using a grid over your photographic reference is helpful. There are a couple of apps available free to use for both IOS and Android. The two apps I use on my Iphone are Grid# and PaintingGrid.

Duplicate the grid on your painting support - I used a small brush and paint to lightly indicate the lines.

Once you start painting, do not be afraid to lose your drawing. To keep your edges varied, try and overshoot your shapes and then use negative painting to correct things. Paint in and out of shapes.

Colourful Cat Pet Portrait Oil Painting with Loose Brushwork

Oliver in the Window - 6x8 Oil on Canvas Panel

It is no secret that I love cats. This one is especially beautiful, with his pink nose and creamy white fur. What appealed to me about this pose was the beautiful light effect from the window behind Oliver's head. The orange glow in his ears and sparkle on his whiskers captivated me. I also liked that there was some form with parts of him in light and shadow.

Watch a Pet Portrait Oil Painting Completed in 3 Minutes!

Watch me paint a cat pet portrait (Oliver) in fast forward, in only 3 minutes while enjoying one of my favorite Mozart tunes. This painting is 6" x 6" oil on canvas.