Lillekat oil on masonite 16×20″ NFS
My granddaughter is crazy about cats. For some girls her age it’s horses but not for Emma. Unfortunately she has asthma and can’t have a cat in the house. But when she visits us I take her to see a neighbor’s cat with whom she seems to have developed a special relationship. I thought a good Christmas gift would be a painting of Lillekat and Emma did seem pleased. Since we’re in Utica and couldn’t photograph in my studio, the glare is worse than usual. Anyway, I liked the composition of the cat on the windowsill with the pink flowers in the garden behind echoed in the cat’s nose.
You know, Emma has put this at the foot of her bed. This morning she got up, got all ready for school, and then got back in bed so that she could look at Lillekat. I hope you know how much she loves the painting!
Comment by Alison — January 5, 2010 @ 10:52 pm