Finally, I did a portrait of Cam! *Finally Finished!*

[catnapper]

Everyone kept asking me what picture I'd use to do a portrait of Cam.

I used this photo:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/kasdesign/Cameron/HatBoy.jpg

And here's the work in progress. I can't decide if I like the grainy, soft look or if I want to make things more opague and blend away all the paper grain so you don't see it.... once I cover the grain, thats it and I can't go back to the soft grainy look.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/kasdesign/artwork/CamWIP1.jpg

Edit:
Here's the updated version of the portrait.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/kasdesign/artwork/CamWIP2.jpg
I was so excited about it yesterday that I posted the work in progress. I should have waited because I like this much better. I'm sure if you gave me til tonight to work on this, it would be even better than this version :p

PS: I'm sitting here laughing because it has every color in his face EXCEPT "peach" and "flesh" - in fact he has a TON of blue, purple, and red


Edit again:
The finished drawing is on page 2. :)

[BitsyNaceyDog]

You did an amazing job, you're so talented. It doesn't hurt that he's so incredibly cute though. :)

[caseysmom]

Kim, That is breathtaking. You have captured his beauty so wonderfully. I love it.

[Toby's my baby]

That is amazing!! :eek: You are a wonderful artist. I like the grainy look, I think. :)

[Almita]

Kim, That is just amazing! I love the colors and how it came out its just so cute adorable and beautiful! No word can describe how much i like that! Good job!

[jenluckenbach]

I love that you chose that picture (it is the one I saved from the last thread that you posted. It was my favorite!)

[slleipnir]

You never cease to amaze me! I love all you drawings. You are such an inspiration. I only wish I could learn to do traditional media like this...it's so hard!

[I_luv_rusty]

Very nice drawing! :eek: You picked a very nice picture too, he looks so cute and adorable when he sleeps. :D

[Sevaede]

You are undoubtedly awesome! Be my mentor? :D

I know I've asked before, but I can't find the thread, so I'll ask again. Do you take commission?

[catnapper]

Angelique, I do commissions, but I typically don't say much about it here because I don't like to sound like I'm doing a sales pitch to everyone here. I post my artwork like everyone else, because tis fun to show my stuff and I love seeing everyone else's work too.

Audrey, stop that! There's no way in the world I could do what you do, so we're even! :p

I posted an update of my progress in my initial post

[Anita Cholaine]

All I can say is that it is simply beautiful. You captured his cuteness so well :D

[lv4dogs]

Wow, that is simply breathtaking. You are a very talented artist.

[sparks19]

Wow you are so Talented. Beautiful picture.

[Barbara]

I love very much that it is not all blended out- that you see the grain of the paper.

:)

It is adorable :)

And yes: catnapper does commissions - Filou's portrait here is admired by many people who are in awe how well you can capture the purrsonality of a little cat boy of whom you only saw a picture :)

[Sevaede]

Ahh, okay! :D

Yes, being able to share it with folks is fun! :D I wish I could but I have to go get a scanner and TALENT! :D

Maybe I could pm some time as I was wanting to maybe do something for my husbands birthday in December. :)

[moosmom]

Kim,

What a beautiful portrait!! You've got talent, girl!!

[Argranade]

So beautiful and cute. :D

[jazzcat]

It's great Kim! You did a beautiful job.

[catnapper]

Ok, its finally done (only took nearly a month)

I smoothed out the paper grain to loose the soft grainy effect. It only took a million hours more, but I am finally done! :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/kasdesign/artwork/CAM-WIP3.jpg

Compare to last time I posted:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/kasdesign/artwork/CamWIP2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/kasdesign/artwork/CamWIP1.jpg

Hmmm... now he's so much bigger, what should be my next one? :D

Edit: forgot the photo for comparison
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/kasdesign/Cameron/HatBoy.jpg

[Killearn Kitties]

Well it may have taken a month, but it was time well spent. The latest version is just amazing! :D

[CatLuvrs]

:eek: That is just awesome! You are so talented!

[Catty1]

KIM - hey you!

You can post your availability for commission work in MARKETPLACE here in "Other". That's what it is FOR, hon!

DO IT!

With photo/art samples.

[Cataholic]

WOW!!! That is amazing.

[Daisy and Delilah]

You are absolutely amazing Kim!!! What a wonderful job :)

[Laura's Babies]

You are so talented and lucky to have that talent.... That is a picture to cherish!

[rg_girlca]

Oh wow Kim. That is awesome. Such great talent you have.

[BOBS DAD]

Very nice job Kim. We have a lot of talented folks here at PT and you're one of the best!

[K9karen]

D***N! That's so awesome! Kim, do you sell your artwork? Did you go to artschool or are you one of those lucky ducks who was "born" with "it'? I hope your daughter is framing this. It's wonderful.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kim, your art work is amazing and you're so talented.:) You should advertise more.;)

[dragonfly]

That is an amazing drawing. I love it.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

From one who can't draw a straight line with a ruler that is INCREDIBLE!