GLASSWORKS ART WITH COOPER MURPHY

Caturday Art

 

Caturday Art

 

Cooper Murphy is the subject of today’s art. He had crammed himself into one of the cat tree cubbies on the catio. When dad Tom saw this, he snapped a few photos.

I went back to Painnt this week to create the art. I used the Glassworks filter and changed the hue in the Basic edits. Then I added the grain merge effect with Color Composition and the vivid effect with Coloring. The blue/maroon border was added with Picasa.

Here’s the original photo.

The arty version is our submission in Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty’s Caturday Art blog hop. To join the hop or find links to other art, click on Athena’s badge.

 

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April 14, 2018 by Caturday Art Blog Hop Dad Tom's Photography 16

16 Responses

  1. MrJackFreckles/Pipo/Angel-Minko says:
    April 16, 2018 at 9:18 pm

    It is always so intriguing to me how kitties can get all curled up in spots we would think are too small for them, and they make it look comfy even!

    Reply
  2. The Florida Furkids says:
    April 15, 2018 at 9:03 am

    That’s really nice artwork!!

    The Florida Furkids with tons of love and kisses to Mau from Allie

    Reply
  3. meowmeowmans says:
    April 14, 2018 at 10:29 pm

    Cooper Murphy, you certainly are a masterpiece!

    Reply
  4. Cathy Keisha says:
    April 14, 2018 at 7:31 pm

    We have a winner! I thin this is my favorite art of the week! It reminds me of a decorative metallic kitchen tile.

    Reply
  5. Ellen Pilch says:
    April 14, 2018 at 7:14 pm

    That came out great! XO

    Reply
  6. Noodle says:
    April 14, 2018 at 6:46 pm

    That is just stunning!
    Have a super weekend…

    Noodle and crew

    Reply
  7. Yael from Playing In Catnip says:
    April 14, 2018 at 3:41 pm

    Cooper Murphy,
    That is a beautiful picture today. I live the orange cast to those dark hues. And love the frame.
    Yael from PlayingInCatnip.com

    Reply
  8. Athena says:
    April 14, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    That’s purrfect, Cooper!

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

    Reply
  9. The Swiss Cats says:
    April 14, 2018 at 12:46 pm

    Great effect ! Purrs

    Reply
  10. The Island Cats says:
    April 14, 2018 at 11:00 am

    We like how this one turn out!

    Reply
  11. Brian Frum says:
    April 14, 2018 at 9:55 am

    That is really terrific Cooper Murphy

    Reply
  12. Roby Sweet says:
    April 14, 2018 at 8:03 am

    That looks awesome! It would make a beautiful sun catcher. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Peaches & Paprika says:
    April 14, 2018 at 7:16 am

    Jealous re catio! We want one! He looks adorable all cuddled up, and we enjoyed your art effects!

    Reply
  14. Teddy says:
    April 14, 2018 at 5:06 am

    Cooper certainly looks “compact” in the cubby! Love the stained glass look of the artwork – looks like a “sun catcher” in a window………

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  15. Cleo says:
    April 14, 2018 at 5:03 am

    That certainly is the coolest stained glass looking art. I’m trying to get dad to play around with that stuff, lazy old fart that he is!

    Reply
  16. Summer says:
    April 14, 2018 at 1:57 am

    That’s a really cool effect!

    Reply

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You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
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Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
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Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
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One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

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UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.

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YOU
For Fiona

It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018