A Portrait for Cat lovers

[FrankEV]

I found a B&W line image of a ‘Long Hair Shaggy Cat’ that I converted into an 11”  x 14” scrollable pattern.  The cut panel is 5/32” Maple solid core Ply affixed to a 1/4" BB Ply Backer.  All cutting was done using Pegas # 2/0 Spiral blades.  The cutting is challenging since there are many long, narrow, curved cut-out areas that are very close to each other.  The lack of clear “white” space around the image was a deliberate choice to present an elegant, formal-like, portrait of this ‘Regal’ feline.   

Colorization of both the backer and cut panel, were done using Air Brush Artist Acrylic Paints.  The finished assembled panel was protected with multiple coats of Clear Gloss Acrylic.

The Frame is my standard 1 3/4" wide rails, made from Poplar, primed, and painted a dark Expresso Brown.

I’ll post the pattern in Pattern Exchange for anyone who might be interested.  This cutting will look good as a B&W with maybe only color added for the Eyes and Pink Nose.

Comments and critiques always welcome.

[Denny Knappen]

That is sure lovely.  The colors really add to the presentation and nicely framed too.

[JessL]

You are pretty amazing at coloring you finished pieces.  I hope to get to that level one day!  Nice job on this one.

[rjweb]

Frank you have done an excellent job, RJ

[red river]

outstanding presentation Frank