Wednesday, 23 February 2011

Busy days.......

I can't believe how quickly time is marching on. From arranging for my first children's book to be published earlier this year to arranging a small exhibition with snowdrops and spring flowers, I would have liked the time to slow down, not fly past even faster.

Painting wise, I'm very busy as usual, but here is a little something to make you smile:

A couple of years ago, I visited St Margarets Hospice in Yeovil and was fortunate to be introduced to Patrick. He is a gorgeous black cat who, one day, casually wandered in and quite literally "made himself at home". He is now a valuable and much loved member of the team. I photographed him and painted a portrait in watercolour.

His portrait sits on the wall in the entrance to the hospice and he can saunter past and admire himself on a daily basis. He is now reproduced on greetings cards and is a fundraiser for the charity!

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4 comments:

  1. viola23 February 2011 at 17:14

    Lovely cat ! and yes the time goes so quickly .. I would like to stop it a little bit ! I will visit your new blog :) ciao

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  2. Kaye Parmenter23 February 2011 at 18:11

    Hello viola, yes he's great isn't he! I think he is good therapy for patients as he makes himself comfortable in their rooms and provides company. Qwhat a character!

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  3. Anonymous23 February 2011 at 19:10

    I really like this. Especially the expression you captured on his face. It's not easy to paint animals.
    Jean

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  4. Kaye Parmenter24 February 2011 at 22:32

    Thank you Jean, yes I agree! He was laying in the sunshine in this painting, soaking up the warm rays through a window!

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