I think I’m not too far away from the finish line with Sparta Puss’ portrait with tulips. Today I blended the highlight colours in her fur with Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber and Raw Umber, all transparent. I used Dioxadine Purple and Titanium White to do more work on the chocolate tin and tulips, and Unbleached Titanium to re-work the highlights on her face. She looks quite sulky now, but that’s normal for her!



I’m using Liquitex Heavy Body acrylic paint on a stretched square canvas with a variety of brushes – Daler Rowney and Winsor & Newton man-made brushes for acrylic, and a vintage Isabey squirrel hair for the very fine detailing.


What a character! I love her, you’ve captured her completely!
Oh yes, that’s exactly what she’s like lol 😀