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KJ Lyons Jul 17, 2009

This is Murrlin:
This was a really tricky guy to create. I used my new soft leather sculptured cat paws, an open and close mouth that has two fangs and a suede tongue, white horse hair whiskers and a whole complicated combination of joints and armatures. It's amazing how physically demanding such a complicated piece can be! I had bruises all over my hands  :doh: Hopefully the next one will come easier now that I've worked out the technique. He's life size and can recline or sit and do many typical funny cat poses.
Karen
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TamiL Jul 17, 2009

:clap:  :clap:  :clap: , wonderful, I had a cat that looked alot like Murrlin, her name was Sassy, I loved her so much.
Those paw pads looks so real and soft!!! Great job!

Birgitta's bears Jul 17, 2009

Gorgeous! He looks like a norweigen forrest cat?! Adorable!

hugs
Birgitta

2catkiss Jul 17, 2009

Beautiful !!!    His eyes are incredible !
He looks so real.  I don't know how you do it 

Lee Ann

EvaJ Jul 17, 2009

Just stunning!!!  Your cats are always great but you really outdid yourself this time.       :clap:

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJul 17, 2009

Bravo, bravo!!!  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Tracy Jul 17, 2009

:clap:  :clap:  :clap: oh my goodness......absolutely amazing work Karen!!!!!!  I just love those paws and his eyes seem to look right to your soul.....simply outstanding!!!  And he reminds me of my Abner......in attitude as well as looks!  

binglebears Jul 17, 2009

Oh, how wonderful!  Just WONDERFUL!   :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Warmly,
Cheryl

Gijzette Jul 18, 2009

OMG!!! What a realistic looking cat. Karen, you did a wonderful job!  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  He is so realistic and if I didn't know better I would think you posted a picture of Maz my male Siberian Forest Cat.

Hugs,

Plum Cottage Bears Cute Animal AmbassadorJul 18, 2009

:clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap: Karen, Murrlin looks real.  If I did not know he was your creation, I would think I was looking at the photograph of a real cat.  Congratulations!   :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

desertmountainbear Jul 18, 2009

Beautiful cat, love the paws.  What really stands out for me, is the incredible job you have done shading him.  You always make the fur look "real" like this is the way it came.  there is never stiffness or any indication that you ever touched it.
Joanne

Jare Hares & Bears Jul 18, 2009

He is beatiful, but one question is he litter trained?

KJ Lyons Jul 18, 2009

THanks everybody  :hug:  I value the feedback from TTer's more than anyone else! Jared, he is, but if he made a mistake I'm sure he could talk his way out of trouble 
Karen,

valewoodbears Jul 18, 2009

An outstanding creation Karen, just beautiful 

Pauline

elle Jul 19, 2009

Just amazing, Karen!!!  He's beautiful and so realistic!  All your hard work really paid off!        

Hugs,

Ellen

scruffiebears Jul 19, 2009

Fantastic work. I love him.

NIKKEL Jul 20, 2009

Wow!  Karen this cat is amazing.  You have done a fantastic job - I'd say the bruises were worth the end result!  :clap:  :clap:

Marg 

artbyrjandreae Jul 20, 2009

:clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap: What a charmer! I love the way you do expressions! His paws are fabulous.

Anna Tide Jul 21, 2009

Great Job!  :pray: He is alive!

KJ Lyons Jul 22, 2009

Well Murrlin didn't sell.
I guess I learned a lesson, too much realism is just that - TOO Much! I was told by a couple of my collectors that I should try for more realism in the cats. I have always concentrated on expression and character but I thought I'd give it a try. I suppose you can't judge by one auction but I have a feeling that character is more important than realism and sometimes realism throws people off 
Karen

artbyrjandreae Jul 22, 2009

Sales are way off on eBay, too. He had a lot of character. I'd give him another shot in the fall.

jenny Jul 22, 2009

Karen I think that eBay is just generally quiet. I have nowhere near the number of watchers I normally get and my last auction was for a bear that I thought was one of my best only just got to his reserve ..and it remains to be seen if my latest offering gets to the post. I think there are lots of people on vacation and that summer is just quiet. Nothing to do with your cat I think he's exceptional...

Melisa Nichols Jul 22, 2009

I think you did a wonderful job on Murrlin and I agree with Jenny and Robin....  sales just aren't the same at the moment.  I hope to see more like Murrlin!