You Have My Attention

Another boring, very cold February day. Woke up with a migraine, but the medicine worked so I got a workout in. I'm so very sick of winter. This watercolor painting of a calico is not my cat, but I liked the eyes in the photo reference so I painted it for today.

Cats are mysterious creatures. You always wonder what's on their mind and they don't were their heart on their paw like doggies do. I used to be a big cat fan, but since adopting my Mini-Schnauzer Cooper 4 years ago, I'm crazy about doggies. We still have a cat in the house and I love him as much as he'll let me but my Cooper is ready to give doggie kisses 24/7.

But the eyes of a cat are like jewels, at least I think so. This cat wears her heart on her collar. She's a little plump but carries it well. She's a avid reader and is available for adoption. See my etsy shop for more details. - Brande

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