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Published: 2007-12-23 17:49:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 1061; Favourites: 26; Downloads: 25
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A commission of a kitten who was tragically hit by a car. ;_; This is the first of two memorial commissions for the same client, both of cats.Size: 16 x 20
Media: Charcoal and graphite
Status: Commission; sold
I have never seen fixatiff destroy tonal ranges as badly as the kind I used on here. I had to go back in and revive the black, but I lost of lot of my lights that I can't reclaim...I may pick up a white conte in town and see if that won't do something for it.
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Hi there
I just wanted to let you know, that I have featured this pic in my journal.
Have a nice day!
Kind regards
Eva/TheKarelia.
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Thank you, I appreciate that!
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YouΒ΄re very welcome
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You have a great talent. This is a very beautiful piece. Keep it up ^__^
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Thank you very much! I hope too!
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YouΒ΄re very welcome
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Woooow. That is really good. How sad of a story.
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Thank you! And yes, it was a very sad commission. :[
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It's amazing!! Looks just like a greyscaled photo!
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That's very good.I actually thought it was photo when I first saw it.Poor kitty,that's so sad....
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Thank you! And yes, it is very sad. 
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Twice!?Oh that poor thing...
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Beautiful work!!! I love the softness of this and it's a wonderful memorial piece.
Just out of curiosity - what brand/type of fixative did you use? I've never had a problem with fixative doing that, but want to make sure I avoid any types that do.
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Thanks!....Ah, dang. I'm at work, so I can't go look...it's new stuff, not in fact the "Fixatiff" brand I'm used to (despite the fact that I call everything that, like kleenex. XD) I'll let you know, though, when I check. It's a permanent sealent rather than a workable one, and that has made all the difference, I think...>_>
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You are most welcome!
Well, if you happen to remember the name of that permanent sealer, please share - I know I probably would like to avoid if possible. I use a workable fixative, but use it more as a permanent fixative since I only apply it after I'm completely done.
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I really hate fixative, it always seems to mess thing up one way or another... usually with me, it kills all the white/light tones.
Having said that this is a gorgeous piece. I understand you wanted more contrast but the limited tonal range here seems to really suit the piece especially since it's a memorial picture. Like an old faded, treasured photo kind of feel... do you know what I mean? I'm crap at articulating myself LOL
cats are such a pain to get right but you nailed it I think, I love her shape and the expression - cat faces are so difficult to make look convincing, but she does have that young cat look.
it's a really lovely drawing, and very fitting.
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Thanks! Let's hope the commissoner likes it, too. 
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No problem, I'm sure they will love this
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awwwwwwww it is so adorable. sad story though, my cat died of a sudden heart attack a month before i moved
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it is. what heppened to my cat was terrible
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It's still beautiful, it left it very soft and satiny. I do know what you mean, though.
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Thank you! Yes, I have learned my lesson with permanent fixatiff--no good! XD
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