Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Kitten and red butterfly

That was a sweet little commission... Ah! The power of a bright red touch!!!
Kitten and red butterfly, oil painting, trompe-l'oeil ( 3D illusion) 
C'était une adorable commande... Ah! Le pouvoir d'une touche de rouge vif!!!

Monday, January 29, 2018

Awesome rabbit

It's Monday! Don't forget to be awesome!

Trompe-l'oeil ( 3D illusion) Portrait of a King Rabbit. Oil painting.

Friday, January 26, 2018

Baby sparrow looking for parents!

This sweet baby sparrow is looking for adoptive parents...
This is an oil painting, 6"x 6", painted in Trompe-l'oeil style ( 3D illusion)
Cet adorable bébé moineau recherche des parents adoptifs...

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Arabian horse, pen and ink drawing.

Throwback thursday: Beautiful Arabian horse portrait, pen and ink drawing from my twenties...
Un magnifique cheval arabe, dessin à la plume et encres réalisé lorsque j'avais une vingtaine d'années...

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Instructional video?

SURVEY: If I was making an instructional video, what would you love to learn from me?
SONDAGE: Si je faisais une vidéo de démonstration, qu'est ce que vous aimeriez apprendre de moi? ( technique, sujet etc...)

Monday, January 22, 2018

Interview for Klassik Magazine

Delighted to share this interview for Klassik Magazine with you!
Je suis ravie de partager cet entretien avec Klassik Magazine!

Friday, January 19, 2018

OIl painting: miniature portrait of a ginger chicken

Detail of my miniature ginger chicken. Any suggestion for other birds paintings?
Détail de ma poule rousse miniature. Des suggestions pour d'autres peintures d'oiseaux?

Painting available:  http://www.marinadieul.com/shop-3

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Miniature portrait of a ginger hen

No fox around? Let's go!
Miniature chicken portrait, available:http://www.marinadieul.com/shop-3
Pas de renard aux alentours? Allons-y!
Portrait miniature de poule, disponible: http://www.marinadieul.com/shop-3

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Little angel with whiskers

This little angel with whiskers is still looking for a loving home.
(Painting available here: http://www.marinadieul.com/shop-3 )
Ce petit ange à moustaches est toujours à la recherche d'un foyer aimant.
(Peinture disponible ici: http://www.marinadieul.com/shop-3 )

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

A friend ... who is all ears!

Everyone needs a friend... who is all ears 🐰
Miniature portrait of a rabbit, oil painting, sold!

Monday, January 15, 2018

Little frog portrait, oil painting.

 I hope you have a good monday everyone!!!
  Little frog portrait available at "Fauna" show, Abend Gallery, Denver CO.
http://abendgallery.com/ac_exhibition/?id=38779
Bon lundi tout le monde!!!
Portrait de petite grenouille disponible dans l'exposition "Fauna" Abend Gallery, Denver, CO, USA
http://abendgallery.com/ac_exhibition/?id=38779

Friday, January 12, 2018

Miniature portrait of a young raccoon

So who is fan of raccoons out there? I've been lucky to meet this little rescued guy, such a clown!!!
Miniature portrait, oil painting ( 4" diameter, 7" with the frame) looking for a loving home
Painting available here: http://www.marinadieul.com/shop-3
Qui aime les ratons laveurs ici? J'ai eu la chance de rencontrer ce petit rescapé, un vrai clown!!!
Ce portrait miniature à l'huile ( 10 cm de diamètre, 18 cm avec le cadre) est à la recherche d'un foyer aimant.
Peinture disponible ici:  http://www.marinadieul.com/shop-3

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Looking for new ideas...

I'm trying to find 2 other species that would offer the same playfull possibilities than cats and mice ( predator/prey relashionship, both close to humans, many colors and face/body expressions etc...) Any suggestions?
J'essaye de trouver 2 autres espèces d'animaux qui offriraient les mêmes possibilités ludiques que les chats et souris ( rapport de prédateur/proie, tous les 2 proches des humains, beaucoup de choix de couleurs et d'expressions etc...) Des suggestions?

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

It's Winter! Stay warm!

It's Winter! Stay warm!
Oil painting, little mouse trompe-l'oeil ( 3 D illusion)  4" diameter, Sold.
C'est l'hiver! Restez au chaud!
Peinture à l'huile, 10cm de diamètre, Vendue.

Tuesday, January 09, 2018

Cat's reflexion

I've been playing with the idea of a cat's reflexion in a Christmas ball at the point of being obsessed with it and paint it. Here is the result. I'm still laughing each time I see it.
"Reflexion", oil painting, 4" diameter, available: http://www.marinadieul.com/shop-3
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J'ai joué avec l'idée d'un reflet de chat dans une boule de Noël et j'ai dû finir par la peindre. Voici le résultat. Je ris encore à chaque fois que je le vois.
"Réfléxion", huile, 10cm de diamètre, disponible: http://www.marinadieul.com/shop-3

Monday, January 08, 2018

Perfect moment

Life is not perfect. Be grateful for the perfect moments that make it special.
La vie n'est pas parfaite, soyons reconnaissants pour les moments parfaits qui font qu'elle est spéciale.
#fosteringsaveslives

Friday, January 05, 2018

FAUNA show, Abend Gallery, Denver, USA

This little mouse will be presented in the FAUNA show, opening tomorrow Jan 6th 2018, Abend Gallery, Denver. This painting is already SOLD!

Cette petite souris sera présentée dans l'exposition FAUNA, vernissage demain 6 Jan. 2018, Abend Gallery, Denver, USA. Cette peinture est déjà VENDUE!

Thursday, January 04, 2018

All you need is Love... And a Baby Cat

All you need is Love... And a Baby Cat  
Oil painting, trompe-l'oeil ( 3 D illusion) , portrait of a tiny 2 weeks old kitten that had just opened his eyes to begin exploring the world. Available: http://www.marinadieul.com/shop-3

Tuesday, January 02, 2018

Best 9 of 2017

My #best9 . Feeling grateful for all the support I receive!
 
Oil paintings, trompe-l'oeil: Animal portraits, cats, mice, rabbits and few others...