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Submitted: March 30, 2007
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Furlock Holmesby ~The-Donut-Truck

Traditional Art / Paintings / Animals

Oil painting size 11" x 14".
Trompe l'oeil "fool the eye" technique.

The original was painted several years back, around y2k time. It was a commission from my landlord who, failing to get actual _money_ out of me for rent, came up with an alternative payment option. The idea for the subject matter was their's (they have a calico cat with one greenish eye, one amber) - title was mine (it seemed like it might have been original back then. I see others in the furry kingdom have used it by now - there's even a cute squirrel on deviantART with the title, I see. But well, that's what I named this piece back then and that's what it stays).

I smoothed it out in Psp a bit to get rid of some annoying highlights caused by photographing the painting. For all the snazzy brushstrokes, check full-size view. Thanks for looking.

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Sorry folks--I finally had to add some watermarking after multiple thefts. In some cases I have not minded people displaying this on their various websites, provided they:

1. properly and prominently attribute it to me
2. do not alter the image
3. do not use in any commercial connection without first purchasing the specific rights from me.
4. Ask permission first (note me with details of intended use).

All my work is COPYRIGHTED © Robert Ross - alias Rosso. All rights reserved. My work is not and should not be considered Public Domain.

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Given 2007-05-25

Furlock Holmes by *The-Donut-Truck - a legendary classic character gets a comical twist in this skillfully crafted oil painting, perfectly showing of his intellectual prowess and detective skills, complete with his magnifying glass, calabash pipe, and the deerstalker cap!

Available as Photo Print, Postcard and other merchandise! ( Featured by $Thunderstatement )

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~Alice-Kaye Oct 13, 2012 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

I purchased this print years ago for my boyfriend (now husband).

Unfortunately it was years before it was ever hung but finally when we moved into our new home recently, it was. And people comment on it all the time.

We love this piece!

~The-Donut-Truck Oct 20, 2012

It warms my heart to think of my Furlock Holmes out there still bringing enjoyment to people. Thanks so much. Oh, and congrats on the new home!

~Alice-Kaye Nov 12, 2012 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

Thanks! It really is an amazing piece.

~Xox-dreamer-xoX Mar 10, 2012 Student General Artist

OMGGG!!!
I absolutley loveee this

The colours are so warm and vibrant and its just so cute! I'm trying to get better at painting and yours has definately inspired me

~The-Donut-Truck May 19, 2012

Good to hear. Thanks very much for the nice comment--replying a couple of months later...

~Xox-dreamer-xoX May 23, 2012 Student General Artist

aw no problem at all

$IreneAdler76 Feb 14, 2012

The only cat I've ever liked....

~The-Donut-Truck May 19, 2012

Haha. I'm pleased to see that Furlock appears to be a cat for people of all stripes--even non-cat people.

Thanks very much

(late reply)

~paulo228123 Sep 12, 2011 Hobbyist General Artist

wow....crazy a cat...

~Timeship Aug 29, 2011 Professional Writer

God job, murrrrr!

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