Good afternoon, Folks. This pen and watercolor sketch I did this morning as I wanted to try to paint a cat. Please tell me this little black animal looks like a black cat. Usually, I enjoy painting nature scenes and often add people to them. Sometimes I add birds. However, Riverview Gallery, where some of my art hangs, is having a theme show next month entitled, "It's Raining Frogs and Cats." So, I opted to try to paint a cat rather than a frog. This painting also follows my musings regarding peace and serenity. Trees, park benches, water, etc., seem to offer us the advice, "be still and all will be well." Being still is something cats do very well, if you have ever noticed. They also seem to convey an independent, self-sufficient air, i.e., "I don't know what you're going to do, but I'm going to rest right here until I'm good and ready to move." The boy in this painting seems to be admiring the composure of his cat friend. Thanks for tuning in. Remember, "be still and all will be well."
