CAT VIII

Artfinder has just informed me that my one finger drawing CAT VIII has been included in their PICASSO collection https://www.artfinder.com/staff-picks/pablo-picasso/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=selfservice_featured_in_marketing 

I have many more one finger drawings in my Artfinder shop that I would perhaps consider more Piccasso like, but this cat is supet cute, he’s still on the lookout for mice even when sleeping

More can be seen and purchased via my Artfinder Gallery www.artfindet.com/sea-dean

If you don't see the size you’re looking for, I can print a limited edition in various sizes or even take a commission to turn the drawing into a large painting.

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I Wish I could Fly

I WISH I COULD FLY 16” x 20” paper collage and feather  $295

I WISH I COULD FLY is a collage containing a Sea Dean one finger ipad drawing print and collage including real feathers in the thought bubble.

I have discovered a new and superior method of printing my iPad work and now I have more control over the cropped size and finish. I’m excited to have more flexibility. Here I discovered what I have long suspected, that the drawings, created on my 6” x 8” iPad have the capacity to print much larger. I’m not sure yet, how large I can go without losing definition, but at least 16” x 20” and possibly double that. Stay tuned for more experimentation.....

Colors include shades of white, black, yellow, orange, a dash of pink nose and gold

To purchase this collage please contact me through this blog as it is currently on exhibition at Lake Country Art Gallery, Lake Country, BC

COOL CAT

COOL CAT
4"  x 6" Strathmore 140lb 300 g/m2
Original watercolor



I can't stay away from painting animals too long. I was inspired to paint this photo when I couldn't sleep a few nights ago. Those eyes grabbed me and pulled me in and said "Paint me, paint me!". I usually paint cats that have slitty pupils, but these wide open blue pools were so beautiful that I reached for my handy little watercolour set and got started.

At first I thought I would do a quick sketch, but it was about 4am when I finally put my brush down. It's amazing how long a small painting can take sometimes. They always say don't attempt to paint every piece of hair or fur, but in this case I think it works beautifully. Unfortunately every hair was carefully considered and that took time.

I've received word that I have at least one sale at our new airport location and perhaps more. I'm contemplating what to submit for the next call, closing in April. It is requested that we focus on locally inspired art. Visitors are attracted to our area for so many reasons, the lakes, the fishing, the skiing, the wineries, the fruit, hiking, water sports etc. that there are so many options to choose from. Last time I submitted mainly local scenes on canvas, but I haven't painted many lately.

We can only submit 10 works and they are exhibited for half a year, so it's a bit nerve racking. Small, inexpensive and stunning sells well, but 10 x $50 is only $500 less commission and fees so not a good payback for all the work. 10 x $100 sounds better, but they would have to be totally awe inspiring to sell at that price in a departure lounge.

I'm considering wildlife for a change and I don't mean what spills out of the local clubs at closing time.

MEMORIAL PET PORTRAIT PROGRESS SHOTS - SESHA

SESHA
by Sea Dean
8" x 6" Strathmore Windpower
SOLD

This is a commission memorial pet portrait. Sesha passed recently and her owner misses her furry presence. She used to love to sit near the heater in the bathroom on her peachy coloured blanket, so I incorporated the colour in the background. When her owner walked into the bathroom to find her she always had a guilty look as if she had been stealing a nap on duty.

Once the owner has approved the portrait I will add some of Seshas ashes to the fur to make a special memorial to a much loved puss.

If you've lost a much loved companion I would be happy to do the same thing for you. My Memorial Portraits start at $105 for an 8" x 6" U Frame it painting. I can also mat and frame if you prefer.

GINGER JELLY and SYLVESTER

Today I communicated with my female ancestors.

No, this is not some kind seance blog! I spent a happy few hours preparing a range of delicacies for winter enjoyment. Ginger Jelly, Crystalized Ginger and Ginger Sugar. Yum!

It was my paternal grandmother that taught me how to make jam. Before she married she worked in a grand house, like Downton Abbey. She was the equivalent of poor overworked and underpaid Daisy, a combination of scullery maid and under cook and for all the years I knew her she was a hard worker. She raised a family of 4 boys and 2 girls on a shoestring and she really was a pro at making something from nothing.

Whenever I'm in the kitchen making preserves, I feel as if my grandmother, is standing behind me, testing and tasting and giving gentle words of advice. Crystallized ginger really brings her close, because she kept a pot of the delicious and expensive treat in her private cupboard. This sounds strange, but when I was a child, a jar of ginger cost the equivalent of a days wages, so to her it was like a pot of gold.

Today I managed to make five jars of Ginger Jelly, 900g of crystalized Ginger and two jars of Ginger Sugar; when I calculate the cost, I saved about $30 and had a pleasant afternoon with Nana.

This to me is a perfect day.

Recipe for Crystallized Ginger

SYLVESTER

Image of street sign

SYLVESTER smile

SYLVESTER by Sea Dean 3.5" x 2.5" ACEO Framed as shown

Sylvester is an ACEO I created after a visit to Le Marais, Paris. In a museum there was a collection of old metal street signs which were rescued when the whole area was demolished due to disease. As it was a Jewish quarter, they used signs to advertise their business. This sign may have been for an animal doctor or a ratcatcher. I loved that smirk on his face and those round eyes so I'm thinking more likely it was a ratcatcher sign.

I chose to frame him to match his amber eyes and rusty fur and he is available in my Daily Paintworks gallery.

SYLVESTER
by Sea Dean
3.5 x 2.5" Canvas Card
Matted and Framed


VIew my online Gallery of large works and Limited Editions at ARTFINDER
View my online Gallery of small works at DAILY PAINTWORKS
Shop for Limited Edition ACEO and printed products here
Art Cards $5 and Art Postcards $3 here

HOW TO BUILD A BLUE CAT and POPPY FRAMED

HOW TO BUILD A BLUE CAT
This is from the blog of internet friend Wendy Mould. Wendy gave me my first art marketing class and was a participant in my ART PARTY this January. I loved her post on painting a cat. Give it a try and let me know how it goes.

CLICK HERE

LINKED FROM ART BY WENDY

POPPY CAT
By Sea Dean
6" x 4" Canvas Panel with black frame
$75

To view my online Gallery of originals please visit Daily Paintworks
Shop for Limited Edition ACEO here

CURIOUS KITTY - 30 Paintings in 30 Days ART PARTY - Day 27

CURIOUS KITTY
By Sea Dean
6" x 4" Strathmore 140lb Postcard

To view my online Gallery of originals please visit Daily Paintworks
Shop for Limited Edition ACEO here
More from my fellow intrepid and brave artists attempting the 30 paintings in 30 days here

I worked on a large abstract painting today, but it needs to dry before I finish it, so I did a little sketch.

The sketch was created using FW Artists Ink which appears like shiny bubbles in images until it dries completely. When the line drawing had set for a couple of minutes I added ordinary drugstore alcohol to dilute and move the wetter ink around. The effect is like willow pattern or delft porcelain.

A fun little piece.

30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS - Day 27

WELCOME

POSTING
As a special gift to fellow artists I am allowing you to post on my blog during the 30 in 30 Challenge. I'm using the same type of system as Leslie Saeta, so if you're participating it will be easy. Please post  with YOUR NAME ONLY (not the painting's name or your business name) and a link to your web presence. 

VOTING
Posting ends at midnight each day and voting begins. Voting is open on all the previous days blogs from January 1st until January 31st. Three votes for each person every day. Voting opens when posting closes and continues till 31st January 2015. At close of voting the three most popular paintings rise to the top and remain there forever.

SHARING
All I ask in return is to spread the word to other artists and offer your buddies a chance to win prizes. If you blog, link to your entry on it. Share to Twitter, FB, Pinterest etc. with an easy hover and click on the thumbnail. To visit the artist and tell them how much you love their work click on their thumbnail.

PRIZES
Prizes given to the most active artists and voters that participate throughout the month. Posts, Votes, Comments, Shares etc. There are many prizes. A newcomer can still be a winner. To make it fair for late comers, a prize will be awarded for the highest vote count on one painting during the whole party. So invite all your supporters to visit and click on all the VOTE links below.

It's going to take me a while to tally so I'm announcing the winners about a week after votes close on January 31st. Click here to see some of the prizes available ... more will be added. Top winners pick first and so on till all the prizes have been awarded.

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Posted on Leslie Saeta as # 14

FEELING A LITTLE FAUVE? Kitty by a red shed open for comissions.

KITTY BY A RED SHED
by Sea Dean
3.5" x 2.5" Limited Edition ACEO

To view my Gallery please visit Daily Paintworks
Available in Limited Edition ACEO here

The original colourful kitty collectable is sold, but I'm always happy to recreate a painting in a different size. No two paintings are alike, but you will be thrilled with your commissioned work, that's a promise. I think this kitty would be great painted on a 20" x 16" gallery wrap canvas. And now is a great time to order a large size commission because all my paintings 100 sq inch or over are only $1 per square inch for a limited time.

Visit my new website for slideshows of my work, Art Cards, Art Postcards, ACEO, etc.

http://seadean.weebly.com

Cat # 12079 Kitty by a red shed.

POPPY - PAL PET PORTRAIT- Postcard OSWOA Size - DAILY PAINTWORKS PICK OF THE DAY

IN DAYLIGHT

IN ROOM LIGHT

POPPY
Original Painting by Sea Dean
Pal Portrait 6" x 4" on archival card

To view my Gallery please visit Daily Paintworks

My friend Jo recently had to wear a cast and to her chagrin, spent more time than usual with her feet up on the sofa. Poppy (the family cat) thought this was great fun and spent most of Jo's foot elevating time on her nice warm lap.

I loved the angle of this photo, taken from the lappee's point of view, but as I told Jo, I didn't know if I would be able to pull off that large white furry bum without it looking like a big white blob. Luckily I think I did it and I don't think Poppy cares that she looks like she has a gigantic rear end.

Thanks for the challenge Jo.

I am currently taking bookings for pal portraits starting at $49


Cat 141121 Poppy

LIME SUPER CAT - Postcard Size Painting and story

LIME SUPER CAT
4" x 6" on 140lb Cold Press
Professional Acrylic, Medium and Varnish
ORIGINAL PAINTING BY SEA DEAN

To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. Larger originals or prints may be available by contacting me.

Super Cat was a hero among kitties. He was always on the lookout for a puss in distress and would instantly fly to the rescue. He was so easily recognised by his magnificent whiskers and finely sharpened claws, that he had to wear mittens, socks and a kerchief, as well as a mask. Of course in his universe all kitties had lime green calico fur, striped with yellow and black, so at his day job he blended in quite nicely.


Cat # 14062 Lime Super Cat

ORANGE CAT PLAYING - Postcard Size Painting

ORANGE CAT PLAYING
4" x 6" on 140lb Cold Press
Mixed Media with Professional Acrylic, Medium and Varnish 
ORIGINAL PAINTING BY SEA DEAN

To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. Larger originals or prints may be available by contacting me.

This puss loves all things shiny, somewhat like me.


Cat # 14061 Orange Cat Playing

BLUE CAT AND MOUSE - Postcard Size Painting

BLUE CAT AND MOUSE
4" x 6" on 140lb Cold Press
ORIGINAL PAINTING BY SEA DEAN

To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. Larger originals or prints may be available by contacting me.

These two definitely need names. Any suggestions?


Cat # 14060 Blue Cat and Mouse

MAGENTA CAT PLAYING - Postcard Size Painting

MAGENTA CAT PLAYING
4" x 6" 140lb Cold Press
ORIGINAL PAINTING BY SEA DEAN

To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. Larger originals or prints may be available by contacting me.

Another in the Psychodelic Cat series


Cat # 14059 Magenta Cat Playing

TURQUOISE CAT AND BALL - Postcard Size Painting

TURQUOISE CAT AND BALL
4" x 6" on 140lb Cold Press
ORIGINAL PAINTING BY SEA DEAN

To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. Larger originals or prints may be available by contacting me.

Everyone knows I love cats, but I also love painting them. They manage to twist themselves into all kinds of interesting shapes, they have the agility of an Olympic Gymnast and the playfulness of a two year old. Their antics are an endless source of fascination to me


Cat # 14058 Turquoise Cat and Ball

FAMOUS ARTIST BIRTHDAY, NORMAN ROCKWELL - ROCKWELL CAT, MINI MASTER SERIES

ROCKWELL CAT
PAINTING BY SEA DEAN
4" x 4" Mini Master on Canvas Panel
Homage to Famous Artists on their birthday

To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. Larger originals or prints may be available by contacting me. 

My Mini Master series are Such a wonderful way to kick-start an art collection. They are on durable canvas panel with painted edges, so they can be displayed on a small easel, mounted on the wall with 3M poster tabs, or framed. They are every bit as beautiful as a larger version, but take up less space. 

You could add to the collection over time, on special occasions like Valentines, Easter, Graduation, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Thank you, Hostess gifts etc. My growing collection can be viewed on Pinterest.

There is also a sister series in the same size which you can mix and match. These are original Sea Dean paintings as opposed to paintings inspired by the Masters. In my Daily Paintworks Gallery you can search for 4x4, Mini Master, or Mini Masterpieces to find them all easily.

This was a tough homage for me because my painting style, paint and surface are completely different to Norman Rockwell, who was an illustrator rather than a fine artist. The most difficult part was finding something simple enough for a small canvas. I happened upon this detail from "Tom Sawyer - The Medicine" and just fell in love with this orange cat. Although his style is usually drawing on paper and colouring in afterwards, this painting is more akin to my painterly style. He cleverly added the cat for charm, but chose similar colours for the background so it didn't detract from the subject which is Tom Sawyer being given some medicine.  

NORMAN ROCKWELL

Norman Perceval Rockwell was born in New York, NY, USA February 3, 1894. He was an American painter and illustrator, with a broad popular appeal in the USA for their view of American culture. Norman was an early starter. He transferred from high school to the Chase Art School at the age of 14. He went on to the National Academy of Design and finally to the Art Students League, where, he was taught by Thomas Fogarty, George Bridgman, and Frank Vincent DuMond. 

Norman's breakthrough came in 1912 with a book illustration for Carl H. Claudy's Tell Me Why: Stories about Mother Nature. Then, at the age of nineteen, he became the art editor for Boys' Life, the magazine of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), producing illustrations, calendars and covers for the publication. He is also famous for more than four decades of cover illustrations  for The Saturday Evening Post. 

His best-known works are the Willie Gillis series, Rosie the Riveter, The Problem We All Live With, Saying Grace and the Four Freedoms series. 

From Wikepedia

Norman Rockwell lived a long and highly productive life, which came to an end in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, on November 8, 1978, aged 84.


Cat # 14027 Rockwell Cat

FREE PRINT - PALS PET PORTRAITS - ESSENCE PAINTINGS

NAPTIME - PAL PORTRAIT

If you're organized, you are already have your Holiday giving list underway and are well ahead of the bulk of us. Kudos to you.

Unfortunately, every year, many patrons leave it to the last minute and contact me with urgent requests for a commission. I hate to say no, but there are only so many hours in a day and commissions take much longer to paint than a daily painting. Therefore, the earlier I can schedule them in, the better.

If you are thinking of asking me to paint something especially for you, I am happy to recreate any of my ACEO or postcard size paintings in a larger format. I never duplicate an original, so there will be slight variations, but the beauty of commissioning is that you can request particular additions or your favourite colours. One of the first paintings in my own personal collection was a commission of my cat added to a flower garden.

GAIA ENERGY- ESSENCE PAINTING

Most of my commissions are PALS pet portraits guided by the owners photos. I also commission ESSENCE paintings which are designed to enhance your environment similar to Feng Shui but with less structure. Above and below are some examples of PALS and ESSENCE.

ROSE SORBET - ESSENCE PAINTING

GRATITUDE - ESSENCE PAINTING

Buy now, gift wrap and relax with a smile when everyone is still rushing around in December. Everyone purchasing from now till 25th December 2013 receives a free print as a thank you.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR - ESSENCE PAINTING

Some of these original paintings may be purchased through my gallery on Daily Paintworks. Prints may be available by contacting me by email through DPW. You may also view my ACEO in my Facebook Gallery here.

Commissions on a first come first served basis.


If you are considering a commission from any Artist this holiday season, I urge you to book now. It is a doubly busy time of the year with all the extra commissions, lay-aways, shipping etc. 

Cat 12040 NAPTIME

Cat 12032 ROSE SORBET

Cat 13006 GRATITUDE

Cat 11036 GAIA ENERGY

Cat 13007 LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Cat 13060 PAWS

Cat 13025 LISTENING

Cat 13032 ME AND MY SHADOW

Cat 13146 PTOLEMY

Cat 13147 KITTY ON A ROCK

PAWS - PALS PORTRAIT

LISTENING - PALS PORTRAIT

ME AND MY SHADOW - PALS PORTRAIT

PTOLEMY - PALS PORTRAIT

KITTY ON A ROCK - PAL PORTRAIT

FREE GIFT - KITTY ON A BOOK

KITTY ON A BOOK
ORIGINAL BY SEA DEAN
6" x 4"
On auction at Daily Paintworks

Buy now, gift wrap and relax with a smile when everyone is still rushing around in December. Everyone purchasing from now till 25th December 2013 receives a free print as a thank you.

To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. Larger originals or prints may be available by contacting me. You may also view my available ACEO in my Facebook Gallery here.

Such a smug puss. I wonder if she has just finished reading that book she's sitting on.


Cat 13251 Kitty on a Book
Inspired by  Suzanne Wallick on Paint My Photo

FLUFFY KITTY ACEO

SCAN OF PAINTING

FLUFFY KITTY

PHOTO OF PAINTING

ORIGINAL ACEO BY SEA DEAN
3.5" x 2.5"
On Auction at Daily Paintworks

To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. Larger originals in the same series or prints may be available by contacting me. 

I couldn't resist this fluffy puss. I love cats. They have such individual personalities, likes and dislikes and they are great teachers. 

If things aren't quite right in their furry world or if their human companions are having a bad day, they really let you know what's important. Pretty soon they will find a way to get your full attention.

Some techniques are:-
1. Looking cute
2. Sitting on your work
3. Loud yowling
4. Knocking something onto the floor

...... I could go on all day. Needless to say they eventually get whatever is wrong fixed because otherwise it will dominate your day. 

This puss looks like something needs attention don't you think?


Cat 13193 Fluffy Kitty

CAT ON A ROCK OSWOA Postcard and PROMISE ACEO Rose

CAT ON A ROCK
ORIGINAL ACEO BY SEA DEAN
4" x 6"
On Reserve
To view my Gallery please visit Daily Paintworks. Larger originals or prints of this series may be available by contacting me. This painting is on reserve for one week. If you would like to purchase please register your interest and you will be contacted if the pet owner decides on a different painting. 

I love to paint cats. They seem to enjoy life, finding the one who loves them most, the best food in the neighbourhood and the warmest spot to nap. Painting a happy puss brings a certain aura to the studio. I´m always available to paint a pal portrait for you or as a gift. Just leave me a comment and I´ll get back to you. Prices start as low as $25



PROMISE
ORIGINAL ACEO BY SEA DEAN
2.5" x 3.5"
Regular $25 - Internet price $15

To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. Larger originals or prints may be available by contacting me. You may also view ALL my available ACEO in my Facebook Gallery here.


I appreciate comments and feedback on any Art you see on my blog or DPW Gallery. I´m always willing to listen and grow.





Cat 13147 Cat on a Rock and Cat 13038 Promise Rose

FAT CAT OSWOA POSTCARD and HIMALAYA MOUNTAINS ACEO

FAT CAT
ORIGINAL ACEO BY SEA DEAN
6" x 4"
SOLD - however this painting may be available as a print or another original in the same series may be available.

To view my Gallery please visit Daily Paintworks.
 
This painting is SOLD but I'm happy to take a commission for a similar work. Contact me to inquire about prints and Art cards.

I totally love this painting but it had little recognition when I first posted it (why?). The colour combination is stunning and the bronze highlights are eye catching. I think the lack of clicks may be because the dynamic style is more suited to a very large room sized painting, which I would be happy to create for someone looking to make a powerful statement. So here it is again.

I appreciate comments and feedback on any Art you see on my blog or in my DPW Gallery. 
I´m always willing to listen and grow.

 

HIMALAYAS
ORIGINAL ACEO BY SEA DEAN
2.5" x 3.5"
Regular $25 - Internet price $15

To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. Larger originals or prints may be available by contacting me. You may also view ALL my available ACEO in my Facebook Gallery here.