The Cat with Big Names

Today we have another moggie cat, quite a stocky fella, with some great namesakes to boast. His official title is Samwell Tarly (I will be featuring another Game of Thrones associate of his in the weeks to come!) He is also affectionately known as BB8, being a bit on the round side.

This was such a super pose to paint, the light and angle where full of impact and really got me studying the intricate shifts of colours and textures in his face. I kept on thinking of him as a mini-Tiger, and he is apparently an enthusiastic hunter of mice. One wonders if he has just spotted one here.

For all this, he is allegedly not the brightest button in the box, but has, outside of predatory pursuits, a sweet and relaxed temperament.

Watch the video below to see how this painting evolved.

In the leadup to officially launching my commission service I also wanted to take this opportunity to ask what questions you might have about commissioning a digital artwork, so do let me know in the comments below.