Cat in the Kitchen

Here is the painting whose composition was mentioned two posts ago. It's the first time I've tried to paint Tabby. I've got several good photos of her which will make for good future paintings.

We've been very lucky to have cats with such excellent temperament and presence as Tabby and her predecessor Tiger. Tiger was the epitome of self-possession, comfortable in crowds and known to chase dogs big and small. Tabby, on the other hand, is the reincarnation of B. Kliban's Cat--wide-eyed and goofy, given to kittenlike antics and strange upsidedown poses. She is actually more sociable and affectionate than any dog either of us has ever had. Go figure.