The Awwww Factor by Southern California Artist Marian Fortunati

Uh Ohh!! -- (Who Me??)                        © Marian Fortunati                       7" x 5" Oil on RayMar Canvas Panel

Happy New Year!
I have noticed that people (like me) seem to be attracted to images that are really cute.   They have that "awww" factor.... not an "AWE" factor or an "ahhhh" factor.... it's the AWWW factor that seems to attract us. 

Sometimes, when I look at a beautiful landscape, it's the AWE factor... but for cuteness... it's the awww factor.   When I saw this little kittie, my mind said, "Awwww".     I loved the way he was all tangled up in the yarn from the ball of yarn he was playing with.   And he's looking up as if he's been caught... but he knows that those if he just up a certain way with those big eyes... the "awww factor" will get him off the hook.

I enjoyed painting this little 7"x5" painting.   Trying to get a fluffy look to the fur was just pure fun.  And of course as you know, I like the small formats.

Rose Bowl
Right now I'm sitting here on the sofa  in front of the TV watching and enjoying the Rose Bowl game.    I am enjoy the action, but REALLY like the combination of the colors that these two teams are displaying.   GREAT mix.   A special treat to the eyes. 

I hope you're all having a relaxing and enjoyable New Year's Day as well.