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September 2007 
My first Acrylic Painting - Genzai Roshi
Ayako
I was goofy and too lazy to start. In fact, I bought my acrylic painting set
with an easel about a year ago. I choose my sweet Genzai Roshi (our cat) for my first try
because I know his personality well. I wanted to express his Roshi-ness.
He always amazes me with his enlightened “Roshi” type behaviors.
His name means “Now” in Japanese. He totally knows what life is all about. He
is super calm. He never scratches or bites us. He lies on his back for a long
time…REALLY a long time. You can see this in one of the pictures. Another funny
thing about him is that he is never in a hurry. When we see him sitting in
front of his empty dish, we think he is hungry. So we give him some food, and
he ALWAYS LEAVES from his bowl without eating even a bite. Then, about half an
hour later, he returns to eat. He is fluffy and wide, but he doesn’t eat very much. He doesn’t move much either.
The picture I used as a motif is the one with happy Buddha. Don’t
they look a like? I bought the happy Buddha because it reminded me of Genzai.
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Girlfriend, if that is your first attempt I'd have to say you are a born artist. You have captured his likeness beautifully. Thank God for kitties. They bring us so very much.
I suspect we will be seeing more of your art in the near future? Don't make me beg! :)
I just love how you incorporated the happy buddha into the painting, babe! You have such a wonderful talent! I hope you'll continue to paint and draw.
Love,
Machew
wow!!! awesome painting. that's one feisty buddha :)
Love your depiction of Genzai Roshi. You really captured his eyes well, with the intensity of his gaze. Great first attempt.