"Out for a Stroll"

Compared to the initial post last week you can see where I worked on pushing the rump back, losing the hard edges and defining the source of light.

It's very easy to tell if an animal is hunting or just taking a stroll - it's all in their posture. They really do stroll sometimes, just walking around to see what they can see. True, most of the time they are hunting, but there are times when their bellies are full and they truly are just walking around. Ears and tails relaxed - comfortable. Except for my cat that is....she gives true meaning to the phrase "scaredy cat".....:-)

4" x 6" oil on board
photo references
courtesy of
Jim Lawther