Whistler's Kitten

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Original painting here

Whistler's Mother, which I am sure most people are familiar with already, was the inspiration behind this ludicrously silly little homage. Silly or not, it has sparked off a new series of Anomalies! This was really quite fun to work on, and working with the original paintings has taught me to see more, to look a little further, with respect to my own inventions, my visual interpretation of the world. 

Yesterday was something of a distressing experience, to say the very least. My sisters little dog (still quite a puppy) became extremely ill and had to be taken to the emergency vet for tests and so on. It is only 2 years since her darling little her cat died, (the same time of year, too, she died on xmas eve), so we have all been so anxious and upset. Today, he seems to be returning to health, after what appears to have been a severe bug, although he is still being kept in for observation. I mention this because the experience actually inspired these latest images, possibly an attempt to indulge in something warm, endearing, silly, in contrast to a situation so horribly unforgiving and 'real'.

I am not entirely sure of the artists identity behind each and every work, but I have provided a link to the paintings so that perhaps someone can help me discover them:)

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Inspired by this painting

Most of the works are repainted, with some elements, particularly colours and occasional outlines, pulled out from the original and reworked. 

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Inspired by this painting

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Inspired by this painting

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Inspired by this painting

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I hope to work with more of these little oddballs soon, so expect some new additions along the way!

♥

 

Comments

[Mathyld / encore petite]

Oooh, Louise !
These guys are aceness !
I love the kittens. The last one is insanely cute !
And the fox is a real beauty !

Oh and your new banner just kills me. Too cute !
x x x
___mathyld___

[Bianca Stewart]

I love your Anomalies series. These are wonderful, really. Do the characters have names?

Bianca

[Sarah]

What an interesting series! I love them all, especially the bear. Look forward to seeing more.
I hope your sister's puppy is ok.

[louise (art and ghosts)]

thanks:)

Bianca, I am still thinking of names for them all, although some are already decided.
Check out my flickr stream for the names I have already chosen:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8504507@N02/

Myrtle McFluff is my favourite!

[Christina]

That last white fluffy kitten is hysterical.

[Amalia K]

Wow, Lou! They are so unbelieveably gorgeous! (*o*)

[Bianca]

Okay. As instructed I visited your Flickr page. Myrtle McFluff is definitely fitting!

Bianca

[Ana]

I love the job and in addition raises the curious faces of the original painting, I have not learned to identify them all, okay you put the link to the original, the truth that misleads a lot just by changing the head, it is intriguing.

[Kira]

These are wonderful! I hope the little puppy is doing better. ♥

[louise (art and ghosts)]

thanks everyone xxx

Good news, the puppy came home today with the all clear. I was so relived to find out!

[rachael]

these are lovely! i especially love the kitten. i'm so glad your sister's dog is a.o.k. :)

[withoutwords]

oh these are fantastic.
on their own and seeing the inspiration behind them.
how busy you have been!
my favourite it the fox-girl...
;)
well wishes to your sister's little furry friend
x

[Olive]

Thank you for visiting and commenting on my blog, Olive Writes! I am truly enjoying reading your blog and the extraordinary creativity that shines through it.

[Mandy Saile of Bijou's Whimsy]

Your work continues to be lovely and inspiring. I bough a print from you awhile ago and still adore it:D Be Well and thanks for showing the beauty of animals:D

[Paola]

you are amazing!
I love them all <3

[Suryani Shinta]

Briliant!!<3

Suryani Shinta

[Kim]

Hi Lou:

I know you mentioned that you were taking a wee little creative break, so I don't know if you'll get this comment or not. But...just wanted to let you know that I'm having a give-away on my blog for some of my art prints. Stop by if you have a spare moment!

Kim
Gerushia's New World

[Kim]

Louise:

Thank you for "tweeting" my post. Ooopsie, that almost sounds questionable, doesn't it?

Truly, I don't tweet YET, so I really appreciate your sharing my give-away with others.

Kim

[A Fanciful Twist]

I am mad about these!!! in love!

[Craig Parker]

Brilliant Louise! It's been ages but always a joy to visit your blog and see what you're up to.

I love them.
Hope you are well.
Craig.
;)