It’s a cat-day here on the blgo today. The pet portraits have become so popular and I love painting them so I figure I’d share how this kitty was made.

The beginning is always the hardest. Just blocks of paint trying to shape something that maybe looks like an animal. I do plenty of sketching ahead of time though to get the accuracy down. 

Almost done! Look at that palette, it’s almost overflowing. Check out the finished painting here, such a beautiful cat. The owner was blown away which makes me incredibly happy to hear.

xo,
e. 

Some bonds never really leave us.
They simply find new ways to stay close.

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About Erica Eriksdotter

Erica Eriksdotter is a third-generation painter known for her emotionally resonant heirloom pet portraits. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and collected by pet lovers across the world.

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