deviant art

Deviant Login Shop  Join deviantART for FREE Take the Tour
[x]
Shop Similar Prints
This Print Not Available
more ▶

More from *ART-fromthe-HEART

Featured in Groups:

Details

February 13
1.3 MB
1404×997
Link
Thumb

Statistics

Comments: 31
Favourites: 44 [who?]

Views: 317 (0 today)
[x]
:iconart-fromthe-heart:
Running your own business entails many things an artist doesn't want to do. When I want to paint, I must check messages. I have to manage advertising, ship packages, maintain supplies and contacts. But all I want to do is paint. So I'll admit that I'm not great in the aspect of business. In trying to manage everything by myself I've become fond of a very simple business object - cardboard boxes. When you have to ship things, you tend to recycle and collect them. There's a lot of character to cardboard. It wrinkles easily, has a nice matte texture with tape patterns and sticky labels. They can fold and make curious lines and shadows. And once in a while, along comes a cat to remind you not to be so serious. You just thought you were going to use that box. Sorry, Sofie has claimed it now. Well atleast that's one less thing off my mind.

***This a test, I will repaint it larger eventually. That's why it may look grainy or not as detailed, because this painting is small***

"Cardboard Queen" 5x7" acrylic on wood.
(C) Cara Bevan 2013
Add a Comment:
 
love 3 3 joy 1 1 wow 0 0 mad 0 0 sad 0 0 fear 0 0 neutral 0 0
:iconxxstolen-soulsxx:
HOLY FRICKIN' CROW

I thought this was a picture...

even that sticker looks like the real thing, so many details...
Reply
:iconnobuddy-else:
Are you kidding?! When I saw it in thumb, I thought that at least this one was a photo. I thought that maybe you just took it to immortalize one of your kitties cuddled on it in some spare moment. :D The details are wonderful! Oh the beauty to be found in the simplest of things indeed..
Reply
:iconart-fromthe-heart:
*ART-fromthe-HEART Mar 14, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
:giggle: Teehee! The reason why I don't upload photos, less confusion that way! ;) Thank you!
Reply
:iconyoruuko:
*yoruuko Feb 16, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Another stunning piece for sure! The detail and realism in your work is amazing!
Reply
:iconart-fromthe-heart:
*ART-fromthe-HEART Feb 21, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
:love: Thanks!
Reply
:iconrieke-b:
Mood: Joy ~rieke-b Feb 15, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
Aww, this is lovely! :heart:

The painting process is only one part of the job, of course. You'd have to employ somebody to do all the unpleasant things for you, but then you'd have less money for yourself... After all, you have full control over your work now. :)

I like this painting a lot the way it is now, I love the grainy texture! In my opinion, you don't have to repaint it. ;)
Reply
:iconart-fromthe-heart:
*ART-fromthe-HEART Feb 21, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
:hug: Thank you Rieke!

Yes, all that marketing is not fun but somebody has to do it...well I guess forcing yourself to do it makes you that much more wiser. Why not experience all the not-so-fun stuff of business. ;)

:D I wasn't going to repaint it, I'm keeping this little painting as is. I was thinking of painting it again, on a larger scale! If only because I can...and I like boxes. ;)
Reply
:iconrieke-b:
~rieke-b Feb 22, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
Hmmmm, maybe we'll find some marketing ideas which are more fun? ;)

That's what I meant. I think you don't have to paint a bigger version, since I already like this small one so much! :love:
Reply
:iconshanghaisarah:
Love your beautiful painting! My cats too are crazy for boxes!
Reply
:iconart-fromthe-heart:
*ART-fromthe-HEART Feb 21, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
:love: Thank you! Why buy expensive cat toys when you can just use string and a cheap box. ;)
Reply
Add a Comment: