Cat on Porch - 2023 05 16 - 2024 12 24


 Graphite, acrylic paint on paper - 9 3/4" x 12

What is most important is that we put time into learning about the world, and being human, and share what we learn with each other. That is how we stay in touch, solve problems, and pull together when things are difficult.

Adele and I were out walking past our neighbour's house, Bruno and Veronica. Sitting on the porch and watching us with wary stillness was one of their cats. Using a photo as a reference, I built up the shape of the cat in relation to the porch it was crouched on. I laughed when I stepped back and saw how large the eyes were, the crooked mouth, and the two differently sized paws. It looks like it is ready to reach out and take a swipe at us.

When we start a creative project we don't know exactly how it is going to turn out. 

With each layer we add depth, meaning, and dynamic energy.

As the work progresses, we may feel discouraged, overwhelmed, or disappointed. That is normal.

We persevere and add more layers until we step back and realize there is nothing more to do. 

This cat was supposed to be a quick sketch. I dept adding layers of graphite and paint. I fell in love with its funny character.

I had no idea, when I started, how it was going to turn out. 

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