{"product_id":"mochi-custom-calico-cat-oil-painting","title":"Mochi: Custom Calico Cat Oil Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis original 10x10 inch oil painting captures the curious and striking gaze of a calico cat named Mochi, painted on a premium cradled wood panel.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCapturing the Perfect Gaze\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI loved working on this piece because Mochi has such beautiful, expressive eyes. The goal was to take a favorite reference photo and elevate it into a bold portrait that emphasizes her alert, curious personality. I paid special attention to the unique patch patterns of her coat and the glassy depth of her eyes, using light green and amber tones to make her expression feel alive and completely focused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI chose a rich, deep teal for the background to create a strong, clean contrast that frames her face beautifully and makes her warm orange and cream fur pop. Even though the focus is on a real pet, I pushed the color shifts in the shadows, tucking in soft lavenders and cool pinks to add dimension and volume. I applied the professional-grade oil paint heavily using my signature brushwork, creating a thick, buttery texture across the surface that highlights the handcrafted look of the studio-prepared wood panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy I love this piece\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVibrant Background Contrast:\u003c\/b\u003e The solid teal backdrop acts as a modern, striking canvas that amplifies the warm tones of the calico fur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpressive Eye Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Extra time was spent capturing the reflection and glassy texture of the eyes to bring out a natural, alert look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThick Impasto Strokes:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy layers of oil paint give the coat a sense of real texture and physical presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePremium Cradled Wood:\u003c\/b\u003e Painted directly on a prepared cradled wood panel for a sturdy, high-end presentation that is built to last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Oil painting by Alai Ganuza\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e25x25 cm (10x10 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePremium prepared cradled wood panel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCertificate of Authenticity (COA) included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorldwide tracked and insured shipping via FedEx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AlaiGanuza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58014314561861,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/9440\/6117\/files\/mochi-cat-commission.webp?v=1779209328","url":"https:\/\/alaiganuza.com\/products\/mochi-custom-calico-cat-oil-painting","provider":"AlaiGanuza","version":"1.0","type":"link"}