A Playful Baby Pearl

8x8 watercolor on Masters Touch 140 lb cold press paper done a few days ago over the weekend. This is studio kitty Mini Pearl who was being playful one afternoon. An imaginary abstract background completes the white calico cat pet portrait. COPYRIGHT 2023 Kay Smith

Chester Cat Stare

6x4 watercolor and ink line (Micron 01 pen) done today on a People magazine card insert to add to my series of cats on cards.  This big fellow is Chester, a domestic shorthaired tuxedo cat, as mean and nasty as the day is long.  He loves other people and children but hates us; even loves to go to the vet clinic where they say he is an angel.  As I've said before he is one of our two most recent rescues from Big Spring Animal Shelter, a kill facility.  His partner in crime is Midget whom I've posted about on this blog as well.  I painted a mixed black of quin burnt orange and ultramarine blue that barely covered lower left black splotch that was on the card originally.  It is almost as if he is looking at the object.   This will be featured in the Facebook 30 Cats in 30 Days or Cool Cats challenge and also on WetCanvas in the All Media Art Events forum.
Image is COPYRIGHT 2015 Kay Smith.

Mr. Stripes kitty

6x6 watercolor and ink line wash on Masters paper painted last week while in the mountains.  Mr. Stripes had the Siamese blue eyes but the alley cat's lined fur, a really handsome fellow, always ready for mischief.
Image is COPYRIGHT 2014 Kay Smith.

Tabby Cat and Flower Pots

11x15 watercolor of a former pretty tabby cat, Jack, nestled in our garden potted plants.  This work is SOLD.
Image is COPYRIGHT 2013 Kay Smith.

Calico Cat Neiman

15x11 watercolor of my friend Mollie's calico kitty, painted wet in wet on 140 lb cold press paper. Sadly during last year's drought in Texas, this kitty came up missing and is still gone.  I took this photo of her during a visit and she was a beautiful cat and this is why Mollie named her Neiman Marcus!

Object of My Affection: Siamese Cat Jezebel

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!