Saturday, July 11, 2009

I've been busy...

Hi everyone! I have been pretty busy with my work for the last couple of weeks and will be for the next three months. Although my work does not leave me much time to do anything else each day, I feel fortunate to have this work in this economy.

I apologize if I don't stop by your blog and leave comments or update my blog as frequently as I want to. As soon as I finish my current work project, I will be back in painting and blogging and doing whatever I like.

I would like to share with you this painting that I did a few weeks ago.

Size: 5 x 5 inches
Medium: Acrylic
Support: Ampersand Gessobord

I used my airbrush for the background to get the blurred effects. I can't do anything more than just creating blur with my airbrush, but it's always fun to use it.

25 comments:

Unknown said...

Simply gorgeous Akiko - I love the airbrushing effects. One of these days I will have to get an airbrush kit, everyone seems to achieve the most beautiful results. All the best with work :)

Gary Keimig said...

Very nice. And so life like

swhiteart said...

This is a wonderfully beautiful piece!

Kathleen Coy said...

When I first saw the picture I was going to ask if you used airbrush for the background but I see you've answered my question, lol. It is so beautiful, Akiko! I love the way you paint fur, and of course the eyes are wonderful!

Art By Erika said...

Love the airbrush it accentuates the details you put on the animal :) Don't work so hard!

artbykarieann said...

those eyes are amazing!

Arcobaleno said...

Very very amazing..!!!

Douglas Hoover said...

Hey Akiko, awesome work! Also, I really enjoyed seeing the WIP on your pug painting.

Barbara A. Freeman said...

Beautiful work Akiko!

Barbara A. Freeman said...

Beautiful work Akiko!

Edward Burton said...

Wonderful, Akiko - it has great depth to it.

Unknown said...

Waaa...sugoi! So glad to read a wonderful artist like you is busy in this economy. Gambatte Akiko-san! We'll still be here, now worries about us.

Debra Keirce said...

And a beautiful blur it is! Nice feline too! (It's an INcredible painting as usual, Akiko!)

Karen Hargett said...

Beautiful work as always.

Gwen Bell said...

Oh my goodness. This is stunning!
I could stare at those eyes forever. You are nothing short of amazing!

lolly-jolly said...

wow i just found your blog and you have GORGEOUS paintings! i think you are a cat-man like me :)

r garriott said...

Glad to hear you have work. Sometimes we have to take some of that on. Looking forward to whenever you're back.

L.Holm said...

beautiful effect, Akiko. It's nice to see the indicated background against the detailed fur.
Will miss you, but sure understand. I'm finding it tough to make blog rounds and paint these days, too. Glad to hear you have work! :-)

James Parker said...

Another masterpiece, Akiko. It's hard to imagine that anyone could ever attain the mastery of creating the animal realism that you have. And I know what you mean by being busy and not bing able to blogvisit much. Once again, great work.

Jala Pfaff said...

Beautiful.
Don't work too hard!

Barbara A. Freeman said...

I love the detail on this one. He's beautiful. Good luck and hurry back.

Linda said...

Wonderful artwork, just beautifil Lindax

Dean Grey said...

Love the airbrush effect on this one, Akiko!

Very soft looking and strong at the same time.

No need to apologize for being away. It happens to all of us at some point or another.

We'll all be here waiting for ya!

-Dean

Jennifer MacNeill said...

Amazing! I love the airbrushed background!

L.Holm said...

Beautiful work, Akiko! I like the airbrushed background. I sure understand about being busy. Glad to hear you're busy w/work! hugs, Liz

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