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Reference Image photographed by Karen M Berisford

Jovi - Black & White Shorthair

​I captured this photograph of my friend's cat (and her other 4) because I had very few reference photos of Cat's and so went up to her house to take some photos of them all. This is Jovi who was sadly knocked over by a hit and run and was instantly killed. This painting, although was never originally created as a memento of Jovi, sadly turned into one but I hope his portrait offers some comfort to his loving family, knowing he'll never be forgotten.

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​Traditional Hearts - Medium

Size: "5¾w x 5¼"h
Cm's = w15cm x h13¼cm x d1.8cm

Portrait price: £75.00

Product details:  Each portrait is hand painted on a heart shaped 18mm deep sheet of MDF using professional quality Heavy Body GOLDEN Acrylics which contain the largest assortment of unique pure pigments to offer excellent permanency and lightfastness.

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Loose underlayers

Secondary layers

Layering fine details

The heart is first treated with 2 applications of GOLDEN Acrylics Matte Medium which dries as a transparent layer, I use the natural colour of the MDF as an important base tone for the first layers of tonal placement and application. After applying the outline, I then apply the base tones. The first layers takes the longest with around 4 hours work on a single portrait, this is where I fill in the underlayers or the base tones - these are the dark shades of greys tones that are very important for the second layers and the addition of the fine details that will follow. 
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Texture detailing

Painted edges

Satin Varnish Application

The second layers are the final layers where I build up the fine details to create the final portrait, layering can sometimes create brush stroke peaks which add to the effect of fur. The edges of the heart was painted with mottled blue tones and the back painted black. Once the portrait is finally completed, I apply 2 layers of GOLDEN polymer Satin Varnish with UVLS which provides additional protection from UV light. The final portrait has been completed to be freestanding although it can also be either hung** or placed in a box frame by a competent framer to ensure the portrait is fixed safely and securely within it's frame. Glass is not needed but can add extra protection.