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Lazy Day Kitty

"Lazy Day Kitty (Spooky)," 8" x 16", commissioned tuxedo kitty portrait, acrylic on canvasboard. I've just sent this image to my client, and therefore do not know if this is truly "Spooky." Should you be interested in this painting please send me an email and I'll keep you posted.
 
The last couple of days have not been lazy - far from it. However, I found great solace after the insanity of the weekend (let's go Spartans!!! I just love March Madness!!!) to work on such a peaceful painting. I've mentioned it before, but it's worth saying again - painting is my mental health time. It was doubly so today.
 
I must apologize to the dog fans for the recent preponderance of cats. Like I mentioned last week, I am waiting on reference photos for about a dozen different clients. I hope to go back to the dog commissions very soon. Meanwhile, for whatever reason, I had the materials on hand to do a handful of cat portraits. Never fear - Painting a Dog a Day is not shifting it's focus - I'm just doing a little bit of a juggling act!
 
Tomorrow is the final day of my Etsy store promotion where I'll cover the shipping costs on purchases of two or more Dog-a-Day paintings. Take a peek and see if there's a couple of pieces you would like to add to your collection - I'll be more than happy to oblige.
 
Thanks so much for looking at my art.
See you tomorrow - hopefully with a (painted) dog!
Kim

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  1. This is BRILLIANT! I love it. You have captured that feline "look" perfectly!

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