Kitty Windows sold

'Kitty Windows'

6" x 6" watercolor and gouache (but just a smidge)

SOLD

Bright green eyes, saucy orange moustache, long white whiskers, super soft fur, and a cute little pink nose.

I really thought I might have something a little more. . . interesting to say about this painting, but I don't.

Just that cats are cute, and their eyes are SO beautiful and fun to paint.

And really, an orange moustache?! That's pretty awesome right there in and of itself don't you think?

Enough said. :)

Huzzah!!

photo reference by rogue sun media, thank you!

Safekeeping SOLD Daily Paintworks Challenge

Safekeeping SOLD

5" x 7" watercolor

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This week's challenge at Daily Paintworks was the Superstition challenge. Now I'm not really much for superstitions, but I really wanted to paint this black kitten so this was a pretty good reason. :)

It makes me sad that almost all black cat superstitions are negative ones, so I looked for some positive ones and here are some that I found:

Many people believe that anyone who finds the one perfect, pure white hair in an all-black cat and plucks it out without being scratched, will find great wealth and good luck in love. (Good luck with that one)

In Britain wives of fishermen believed that their menfolk will return safely if a black cat is kept in the house.

In the south of France, black cats are referred to as 'magician cats', they are said to bring good luck to owners who feed them well and treat them with the respect they deserve.

And my personal favorite is this one: "In Egypt, it was once believed that the life-giving rays of the sun were kept in a cat's eyes for safekeeping."

Admittedly I am more of a dog person than a cat person, but seriously? Kittens are too cute not to paint. It can not be helped. Must. Paint. Kitten.

And a very special thanks to Jenny Martinez Photography for the reference photo of this very cute kitten.

See you next week everyone!