Wednesday, August 25, 2010

untitled... new acrylic painting stage 1

Untitled - stage 1

I started on my latest acrylic painting this morning.. as yet the piece is untitled... guessing a name will come to me as I progress through this one.

Im looking forward to the challenge of painting the both the little girls face and the roan coloured appy in acrylics... the size of this a painting is quite large for me 24" x 30" but a good size to hang on the wall.

Stage 1... I painted the background using a mix of blue and white not minding that in places the white hasnt quite mixed with the blue giving a speckled effect which I hope will create a little interest in the background.

next I drew in the horse and rider... blocked in the whites on the helmet, joddies and the direction the white hair will be going in on the horses head.

Catherin McMillan

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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Moo R U - update


Moo R U - update

A little more work on Moo  R U Ive been working on her nose working out what colours to use and getting the texture of the skin right... nothing like a challenge.

I so enjoy painting cows... who would have thought they could be so much fun... well me I guess as Ive now a few to my name.

Hopefully Moo R U will be finished next week...

Expressions of interest are being taken for Moo R U prior to her being completed so if you would like to register you interest please drop me an email catherin@animalarthouse.com and I will give you further details about this painting. You will receive a preview of the finished painting prior to it being posted on my blog, face book fan page and my website.



Catherin McMillan

commissions welcome worldwide
original artwork for sale

pay pal available
easy payment plan in place for both original and commissioned works..

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Moo R U - stage 3

Moo R U - stage 3

I apologise for the paleness of the image I photographed todays update in side the studio due to the weather...

Today Ive spent redefining Moo's eyes and working on her muzzle adding in the pinks and burnt brown tones that are present.. there is a long way to go until shes finished... next step will be to start to define the skin on her nose adding all those little dimples cows noses are known for,

Moo R U... 16" x 20" acrylic on canvas... you can drop me an email: catherin@animalarthouse.com if you would like more information on purchasing Moo R U or to put a reserve on the finished piece.
Catherin McMillan
http://www.animalarthouse.com/
commissions welcome
original artwork for sale

pay pal available. payment plan offered for all work.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Moo R U - work in progress update


Moo R U - stage 2

Today was spent working on Moo R U and defining the darks in her ears and addint more difinition to her head and eyes... Im enjoying the process of working through the various coat colours on her head.. Who would have thought a cow would have so many different shades of the one colour.

Moo R U... 16" x 20" acrylic on canvas... you can drop me an email: catherin@animalarthouse.com if you would like more information on purchasing Moo R U or to put a reserve on the finished piece.

Catherin McMillan

commissions welcome
original artwork for sale

pay pal available.  payment plan offered for all work.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Moo R U..... work in progress


Moo R U - work in progress

Thought it was time to start a new Bovine painting  Im enjoying painting Moo R U.. love the curious expression on her face and the challenge of her coloured coat.

Moo R U is 16" x 20" acrylic on canvas ... expressions of interest are being taken for this one.. drop me an email at catherin@animalarthouse.com if you are interested in putting a reserve tag on her.

Catherin McMillan

Original work for sale
Commissions welcome worldwide

Pay Pal and easy payment plan available should you require

Thursday, August 5, 2010

A little angel series


Im Listening for Angels

A friend of mine has asked if I would create a small series of angel paintings for her to take to a festival with her at the end of the month.

As there is nothing I love more than a challenge Ive so far created 3 .... Im Listening for Angels is the second in this pen and wash series... The first piece has already SOLD.

Im Listening for Angels.. is 5" x 7" pen and wash on watercolour paper. $55.00 unframed

Stay tuned for the next little angel.


Catherin McMillan

Original work for sale
Commissions welcome Worldwide

Pay Pal available .. along with a pay ment plan if you desire.


Shah Sawaar

Shah Sawaar

My tent pegger painting is now finished ... and is titled Shah Sawaar which means great rider... I had so much fun painting this with the different colours in the horses coat it proved a nice challenge.

Im looking forward to doing another painting along these lines in the near future..  Thank you Ali for the use of your inspiring photo.

Shah Sawaar is 10" x 14" watercolour  POA... drop me an email catherin@animalarthouse.com if you would like more information about purchasing this piece... framed or unframed...  

Catherin McMillan

Original work for sale
Commissions welcome

Pay pal available... easy payment plan available should you require this option

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Someone to watch over me - Sold


Some one to watch over me

This is the first in my angel series of pen and wash paintings Ive been asked to create for a friend to take along to a festival she will be attending.. I love a challenge and they certainly have stretched my imagination.

Someone to watch over me has SOLD already which is wonderful

stay tuned for the next angel installment.. I have to create several before the end of August

Catherin McMillan

Original artwork for sale
commissions welcome worldwide

Pay pal available.... easy payment plan on offer


Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Update on Tent Pegger


Up date on Tent Pegger

Its been a little while since I posted an update on this painting... Im very happy with the way its coming along.. working on the horses body at the moment darkening the chest to give the allusion of depth.

Untitled as yet... naming a work is the hardest part...
10" x 14" watercolour

Expressions of interest are being taken for this painting... you can email me catherin@animalarthouse.com if you would like more information and to reserve this piece for your own collection

Catherin McMillan

Original work for sale
Commissions welcome worldwide

pay pal available along with an easy payment plan if desired