Calico in the Window

9x6 markers using CaliArt brand on Master's Touch marker paper done last week from another online challenge. Ref courtesy WetCanvas! COPYRGHT 2024 Kay Smith

Cat Reflections

4x3.75 watercolor on Italia 140 lb cold press paper painted yesterday.  With doing so many figurative and portrait sketches this month I have to sneak a cat painting in somehow.  This ginger orange kitty is enjoying his morning sunlight in the windows.  See if you can find all three reflections.
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Tribute to Jezebel Object of My Affection

Today's post is dedicated to the memory of my studio cat Jezebel as seen in this 2012 watercolor.  Below is a copy of the original post and this work was published in The Artistic Touch series by Chris Unwin.  Rest in peace Jezebel as you have inspired many artists!

22x15 watercolor of studio cat Jezebel taking her morning sunshine bath in a south window there.  I found her as a stray kitten in 2000 so she is now 12 and still as feisty as ever.  My favorite memory is that she stared down and rushed at a runaway boxer dog several years ago and didn't even have to hiss or spit as he turned and ran.  Here's to your 12th birthday, sweet Jezzie! 

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Watchful Window Cat

9.5x7 watercolor and ink line on Ecosystem sketchbook begun yesterday then finished today.  The kitty in the window is part of another WetCanvas challenge for the month.  Windows appear bowed but are really straight in the art.
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