The Kitty Pants Ranch

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PAST WORKS...

A Study of Mars & Jupiter from a Metaphysical Perspective
Artists's Book
27 pages of watercolor paintings, 1 page text summary
started 4/3/16 completed 11/9/16

Deconstructed Encaustics

Deconstructed Encaustic is the name Larissa has given to the unique process she has developed to create these works. These are not encaustic paintings. 

Charcoal Nudes

All drawings are a reasonable likeness of the live model who graciously posed.

All original works are available for purchase. Inquire for pricing.

...CURRENT WORKS

Media & Composition Tests/Studies
Series Name TBA
fall 2020

Black tempera in second image is made from charred bits that flew into my yard from the CZU fire. Other materials in these media studies include: 100% cotton paper, water color paint, water color dye, water color pencil, ink and utilize traditional illustration techniques.

The series these pieces are studies for is currently in process. The series title has not been decided upon. More info to come soon.

 DIATOMS & MICROBES (the big & small pictures) -
a metaphysical exploration
2020 lenten painting series by: Larissa Dahroug

materials & composition tests gallery: 

Click on each image to see the entire piece. Images in the slide show are the same but include a caption with TITLE, date completed, and list of materials used. The materials and composition tests are studies for the final series. 

Finished 2020 series gallery:

The following works on paper are the largest scale I have ever worked in watercolor.

This series was the first time I ever prepared my own fresh egg tempera. It was interesting to note how long it actually takes to prepare medium with raw pigments and fresh eggs. The following four works are created with the use of a specifically limited pigment pallet of: cadmium red, cadmium yellow medium, ultra marine, mars black, transparent earth red, and titanium dioxide. Special thanks to our Cluckers for their generous contribution to this season's work. 

materials & composition tests slideshow: 

  • MATERIALS & COMPOSITION TEST #1: DIATOMS 1-28-2020 watercolor pencils, water colors, water color dyes, ink, tap water, on The Langton Prestige 100% cotton mould made block paper
    MATERIALS & COMPOSITION TEST #1: DIATOMS 1-28-2020 watercolor pencils, water colors, water color dyes, ink, tap water, on The Langton Prestige 100% cotton mould made block paper
  • MATERIALS & COMPOSITION TEST #2: DIATOMS 1/31/2020 water colors, watercolor inks, sharpie, on The Langton Prestige 100% cotton mould made block paper
    MATERIALS & COMPOSITION TEST #2: DIATOMS 1/31/2020 water colors, watercolor inks, sharpie, on The Langton Prestige 100% cotton mould made block paper
  • MATERIALS & COMPOSITION TEST #3: DIATOMS 2/21/2020 watercolors, water color pencils, media resist (failure), assorted tip technical drawing pen ink, on The Langton Prestige 100% cotton mould made block paper
    MATERIALS & COMPOSITION TEST #3: DIATOMS 2/21/2020 watercolors, water color pencils, media resist (failure), assorted tip technical drawing pen ink, on The Langton Prestige 100% cotton mould made block paper
  • MATERIALS & COMPOSITION TEST #4: DIATOMS (W/MICROBES) 2/26/2020 water color dyes, water colors, guache, assorted nib technical drawing pen ink, on The Langton Prestige 100% cotton mould made block paper
    MATERIALS & COMPOSITION TEST #4: DIATOMS (W/MICROBES) 2/26/2020 water color dyes, water colors, guache, assorted nib technical drawing pen ink, on The Langton Prestige 100% cotton mould made block paper
  • MATERIALS & COMPOSITION TEST #5: DIATOMS (W/MICROBES) 3/2/2020 water color pencil, water color, water color dyes, guache, hand mixed tempera (cad red med, cad yell med, ult marine, trans earth red, mars black), assorted nib technical drawing pen ink, fleur de sel (France), on The Langton Prestige 100% cotton mould made block paper
    MATERIALS & COMPOSITION TEST #5: DIATOMS (W/MICROBES) 3/2/2020 water color pencil, water color, water color dyes, guache, hand mixed tempera (cad red med, cad yell med, ult marine, trans earth red, mars black), assorted nib technical drawing pen ink, fleur de sel (France), on The Langton Prestige 100% cotton mould made block paper
MATERIALS & COMPOSITION TEST #1: DIATOMS 1-28-2020 watercolor pencils, water colors, water color dyes, ink, tap water, on The Langton Prestige 100% cotton mould made block paper
MATERIALS & COMPOSITION TEST #1: DIATOMS 1-28-2020 watercolor pencils, water colors, water color dyes, ink, tap water, on The Langton Prestige 100% cotton mould made block paper

Finished 2020 series slide show with captions:

  • Diatoms & Microbes - a metaphysical exploration #1: Distilled Water water color, water color dyes, guache, hand mixed egg tempera, ink on Arches cold press paper
    Diatoms & Microbes - a metaphysical exploration #1: Distilled Water water color, water color dyes, guache, hand mixed egg tempera, ink on Arches cold press paper
  • Diatoms & Microbes - a metaphysical exploration #2: Tap Water water color, water color dyes, guache, hand mixed egg tempera, ink on Arches cold press paper
    Diatoms & Microbes - a metaphysical exploration #2: Tap Water water color, water color dyes, guache, hand mixed egg tempera, ink on Arches cold press paper
  • Diatoms & Microbes - a metaphysical exploration #3: Aquarium Water water color, water color dyes, guache, hand mixed egg tempera, ink on Arches cold press paper
    Diatoms & Microbes - a metaphysical exploration #3: Aquarium Water water color, water color dyes, guache, hand mixed egg tempera, ink on Arches cold press paper
  • Diatoms & Microbes - a metaphysical exploration #4: Tie Gulch "Crik" Water water color, water color dyes, guache, hand mixed egg tempera, ink on Arches cold press paper
    Diatoms & Microbes - a metaphysical exploration #4: Tie Gulch "Crik" Water water color, water color dyes, guache, hand mixed egg tempera, ink on Arches cold press paper
Diatoms & Microbes - a metaphysical exploration #1: Distilled Water water color, water color dyes, guache, hand mixed egg tempera, ink on Arches cold press paper
Diatoms & Microbes - a metaphysical exploration #1: Distilled Water water color, water color dyes, guache, hand mixed egg tempera, ink on Arches cold press paper
  • Diatoms & Microbes (the big picture) - a metaphysical exploration: Ocean hand mixed fresh egg tempera on board 8"x8"
    Diatoms & Microbes (the big picture) - a metaphysical exploration: Ocean hand mixed fresh egg tempera on board 8"x8"
  • Diatoms & Microbes (the big picture) - a metaphysical exploration: Prarie hand mixed fresh egg tempera on board 8"x8"
    Diatoms & Microbes (the big picture) - a metaphysical exploration: Prarie hand mixed fresh egg tempera on board 8"x8"
  • Diatoms & Microbes (the big picture) - a metaphysical exploration: Desert hand mixed fresh egg tempera on board 8"x8"
    Diatoms & Microbes (the big picture) - a metaphysical exploration: Desert hand mixed fresh egg tempera on board 8"x8"
Diatoms & Microbes (the big picture) - a metaphysical exploration: Ocean hand mixed fresh egg tempera on board 8"x8"
Diatoms & Microbes (the big picture) - a metaphysical exploration: Ocean hand mixed fresh egg tempera on board 8"x8"