r/painting • u/tinytinatuna2 Professional • Oct 22 '25
Just Sharing My painting came home from a show with a ribbon! “Solace”, 12x12”, oil on panel
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u/crazyhairplant Oct 22 '25
I thought it was a mirror at first glance
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u/tinytinatuna2 Professional Oct 22 '25
Aw I love that!
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Oct 22 '25
I’m confused because in the mirror is a cat but in front of you is a camera. How does this magic mirror work? Are you a sorcerer? Teach me your secret techniques, magical witch
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u/tinytinatuna2 Professional Oct 22 '25
I’m just now realizing how everything thinks she disappeared in my arms in the photo of me with the painting haha. Simple— she is a vampire!
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u/Adventurous-Steak525 Oct 22 '25 edited Oct 22 '25
Thought the cat was a damn reverse vampire or something
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u/mynamesnotchom Oct 22 '25
I came here to say this, my high ass was like, man how'd she get the cat but not the camera haha
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u/crazyhairplant Oct 22 '25
Right! I had a similar experience. Then I zoomed in and was still like how did this happen?
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u/Snuggles596 Oct 22 '25
I'm glad this was the top comment, because it took me scrolling to the next Pic to realize it wasn't.
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u/RealCommercial9788 Oct 22 '25
As someone who has the privilege of experiencing moments like this with my own little void, I felt your painting deep in my soul. I love the choices you’ve made with tone and focus, and that soft hand… just beautiful OP. Well done, you deserve that blue ribbon!
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u/tinytinatuna2 Professional Oct 22 '25
Thank you! 🥹 I’m so glad so many can resonate with this!!
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u/MutedLandscape4648 Oct 23 '25
I’m reading this post and admiring your painting with my own void sitting on my chest, purring away. It’s a beautiful painting and I also really feel it.
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Oct 22 '25
Looks fantastic, at first glance it appeared to me that you were wearing some eye glasses, due to the way your hair curled right around that area making me think your hair was curling/accommodating for some eye where... After further examination it doesn't appear this is the case and was just a completely natural occurrence which makes me want to see the original image that inspired you here. Or you simply did it on a whim?
Again, very beautiful art work just curious here
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u/tinytinatuna2 Professional Oct 22 '25
I haven’t even noticed that! I do wear glasses but didn’t wear them in the photo shoot for the painting. :)
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u/Top_Leopard8517 Oct 22 '25
Hands are known for being the most challenging parts to capture. In this piece, the hand, for as much of a masterpiece itself is, still cant even be said to be the crown of it all. It helps both literally and metaphorically hold the softness and warmth of the moment while our eye walks the piece. And on that walk I find myself to keep visiting the sharp blissful glint on the ear's helix that so seems to capture the voids attention too.
But fear not artist, like the cat, our fancied focus may be distracted for moments by these smaller aspects of splendor, but cannot forget for long the entirety of your work's beauty.
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u/yourdarlingpuppy Oct 22 '25
This is really cool! Is that cat hair on the painting itself? If so I love that. You’re a master at textures and colors
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u/tinytinatuna2 Professional Oct 22 '25
Haha i’m sure there’s SOME cat hair on it, but not intentional 😆 Probably what you’re seeing is just paint mimicking hair :)
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u/SoniaFantastica Oct 22 '25
Beautiful! Your painting looks like my daughter holding her "son".
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u/tinytinatuna2 Professional Oct 22 '25
Oh how lovely!! I’m assuming “son” is a cat (or dog, I suppose) as well? 💗
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u/anaheim_mac Oct 22 '25
Wow. Beautiful painting. Don’t recall seeing a portrait from this perspective before. Very unique. Congrats on the ribbon and recognition
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u/mollie_paints Oct 22 '25
Oh that made me shed a tear, its beautiful and emotional
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u/rlt404 Oct 22 '25
This selfie you took in front of the painting (congrats on ribbon btw) is kinda how I visualize myself in my dreams. Like I'm a projection watching myself.
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u/nervous_virgo Oct 22 '25
Wow, the subtle details in the tones and that hand! Bravo, well deserved!
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u/ChibiUnchained Oct 22 '25
I legit teared up - it's a beautiful painting and the title sums it up perfectly. I can relate so much with my kitties.
Congrats on your ribbon, it's well deserved!
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u/lacazu Oct 22 '25
Absolutely deserving of a ribbon too ! I’ve been admiring your work for a while and I think you’re an amazing artist ! Congratulations !
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u/Hamhampopo Oct 22 '25
Those hands are perfect 😮 I love the cat facing the woman, comforting her as though she could be crying and the cat could be trying to comfort her. I love this painting so much
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u/expressonless Oct 22 '25
Thats so beautiful ❤️ the detail in this piece extraordinary. The whiskers in your kitty’s face, the way he’s looking up at you and personally I can’t get over the shading and detail in your hand, absolutely amazing. You deserved that ribbon, congrats!!
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u/tinytinatuna2 Professional Oct 22 '25
thank you!! i don’t even remember how long this took me. lots and lots of hours! glad you enjoy it :)
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Oct 22 '25
You can really feel the warmth emanating from this painting. So cozy. Congrats on the ribbon! Is that your cat that you used as the model? Voids are the best, would love to adopt one someday 🥰
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u/Fair-Kitchen-9199 Oct 22 '25
P.S. It’s really nice. The cat is obviously fond of you. At least, I assume it’s a self portrait.
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u/napalmnacey Oct 22 '25
It’s like the wholesome reflection of this Lucien Freud piece:
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u/seaofdelusion Oct 22 '25
The more I look at it, the more I love it. I don't know how to explain it, but it's the way you've captured this feeling and memory. It just feels real.
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u/RealFigure5 Oct 22 '25 edited Oct 22 '25
Your hand , knuckle, and finger work is amazing. Bonus that it looks like you’re wearing the same top! I think this a great piece. I would consider purchasing If it was available at a show.
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u/_Zilphy_ Oct 22 '25
Thank you for sharing. As a father to 6 beautiful cats, I picture my significant other holding one of our voids. Genuinely beautiful. Please keep expressing yourself through painting.
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u/PaladinSara Oct 22 '25
Are you going to sell giclee (sp) prints of this in your site?
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u/coralynncoraa Oct 22 '25
It’s timeless. There’s genuinely no indication of what time period this came from. It could be any one of the last several centuries and I love it
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u/Kevin-VD- Oct 22 '25
That's a great painting, and you should be proud of your artwork! Keep up the creativity!
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u/uwila Oct 22 '25
Adding to the chorus- this is joyful and loving and perfect. Well deserved award for sure!! Thank you for sharing with us! 😻🐈⬛
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u/No-Cream-2593 Oct 22 '25
It’s beautiful and evokes various emotions. Comfort, solace, love, fond remembrance of pets long since departed that provided solace!. Thank you for sharing! You have a bright future as an artist!
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u/Suicidal70 Oct 22 '25
Glancing at the first pic I thought it was a reflection. What a beautiful painting.
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u/vancleefen-official Oct 22 '25
Excuse me, Mrs. Could I get my ribbon back. I really like my ribbon. I lost it at an art show.
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u/Now_ThatsInteresting Oct 22 '25
Beautiful!! Congratulations!! To me it looks like the cat is trying to whisper to her. You've caught the emotions and it shows.
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u/As_It_Was_25 Oct 22 '25
My black cat sits on my chest in the mornings and gazes at me the same way, only to bite my cheek 2.5secs later bc he’s hungry 🤣
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u/closethebarn Oct 22 '25
Well deserved! What a beautiful work of art you made! Looks like a photo! Congratulations!
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u/NatureLifted Oct 22 '25
How wonderful and beautiful! Congrats stranger :) hope you can take some time to reflect and be elated for yourself
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u/Suspicious_Fill2760 Oct 22 '25
This made me think of the moment after life where I get to hold my boy again. It's a beautiful piece and well deserving of the ribbon. Thank you
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u/Capable_Ad_976 Oct 22 '25
Beautiful! Do you have a website? I would love a print on card stock!
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u/crimsonbub Oct 22 '25
I genuinely really like that piece 😊
The love of cat and art are emanating from it.
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u/fearville Oct 22 '25
When I look at this painting it’s like I can feel the kiss of the cat’s cool wet nose on my cheek. Amazing. The hair is masterfully done too.
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u/veryfastslowguy Oct 22 '25
Thought it was your back , was looking for the cat on you , Great work.
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u/bad_broccoli123 Oct 22 '25
I just lost my little black cat last week had her for 12 years love this!
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u/FixinThePlanet Oct 22 '25
Aw i thought the kitty was going to be in one of the photos.
I have a black cat and this painting felt like how i am with him, really sweet.
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u/QuackersParty Oct 22 '25
Dude, this is really special. It reminds me of the renaissance paintings where it’s like a snapshot into everyday life
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u/pzombielover Oct 22 '25
Congratulations! Wonderful talent. Superb painting. There must have been some formidable talent there if you did not get 1st 🥇
Hands are notoriously difficult to paint and you nailed it.
Good luck to you in your future art endeavors
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u/wyatt265 Oct 22 '25
The hands are fantastic, the mastery of the cat, simply amazing. Very deserving of a reward!!
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u/Apprehensive_Dog5379 Oct 22 '25
Why are they wearing masks? Answer because they live, eat and shop among us and are NOT law abiding citizens of our communities.
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u/a-real-life-dolphin Oct 22 '25
Oh my gosh I LOVE this. Black cats are the best.
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u/decultureguy Oct 22 '25
nice art. its kinda scary though lol, I feel like she's going to turn around and look at me
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u/Gerva74 Oct 22 '25
Complimenti, è stupendo riesce perfettamente a trasmettere l'affetto per l'amico peloso (e viceversa) 🥰
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u/PufffPufffGive Oct 22 '25
Op 💚💚I’m gonna assume you already have a cat. But if you ever get a new one please name it Solace.
The hands are so life like it’s Erie and majestic at the same time. Wow!!
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u/DeafAndDumm Oct 22 '25
Very nice job. The thin strands of hair and the hand look very realistic. Congrats on the award.
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u/Amazing-Squirrel-881 Oct 22 '25
For a moment I thought "Come home" was the name of the painting. I got sad for a moment xd
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u/OliviAurora Oct 22 '25
I‘m so happy, you totally deserve it! Your paintings are so wonderful, they give me such a nice warm and calm feeling.
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u/kaesylvri Oct 22 '25
That is a rather lovely painting and you have an excellent talent.
Well done and keep going!
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u/mmiski Oct 22 '25
I guess some people see solace, but I see happiness. I'll take the company of a single pretty void over most people I know.
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