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Mini Masterpiece Pet Memorial Sculptures by Artist Joan Cabarrus
Helping people heal from the loss of a dear pet, is the motivating force behind this ultra talented Colorado sculptor, Joan Cabarrus. Although Joan has only been creating these tiny masterpieces since February of 2018, her skill is that of someone who has been sculpting for decades. It all began when her husband gifted her sculpting supplies for Valentine's Day. Little did he know he'd ignite a new kind of love in her. She has been sculpting non stop since. Here's more of Joan's story.
How do animals inspire your artwork?
My purpose as a pet sculptor is to help our people heal from pet losses by recreating their pets in a piece of sculpture they may be deceased or are still alive. Being an artist, we also need to be inspired and motivated to keep going. Hearing stories from my clients about their pets, their pets’ histories, and how these pets ended up in the hands of their pet owners are truly inspiring. In addition, sometimes the stories that the clients tell me about their pets are horrifying or very sad. The process of me collaborating with my clients either melts or breaks my heart, enough to stir emotions that gives me the drive to create more art work for people.
How do you create your art/ what medium do you work in?
I create my pieces using polymer clay medium. The creative process starts by asking the client for pictures of their pet of choice. We then collaborate by either me choosing a specific pose from the pictures that the pet owner provides. Sometimes, the pet owner’s requests aren’t evident from the pictures or the pictures are blurry, for example, their dog chewing on his favorite blanket or the dog used to steal bagels all the time. These are the real life situations that the pet owners remember their pets used to do. Using an intuitive process to recreate these scenarios, I want my pieces to show and tell unique stories of their pets. I want my pieces to be very personalized specific for the pet owners. Also working in a healthcare field where human compassion is applied, I am able to empathize with the clients who are also grieving with pet losses.
The structure will start from making the armature of the piece using wires and foils. Clay then applied, detailed and baked in the oven. The pieces are painted with Acrylic paints, and varnish. They then are package very carefully to be sent to the clients.
Tell us about your pets (past or present)?
We have three dogs. Pitri (Frenchie), Belle (Black Mouth Cur), Charlie (Mutt Shephard Mix). They have their very unique traits. Pitri is the mastermind. If he is in a human form, he would be a genius of some sort... Belle is the athletic and skillful one. If she is in a human form, she would be a rock climber and a champion of Agility obstacle courses. Charlie is the grandpa. He is about 14 years old and has back problems. If he is in a human form, he would be Santa Claus.
I believe in training our pets for the safety of everyone involved so my husband and I are constantly training our three dogs obedience and interdependence.
What is your favorite piece of artwork you’ve created and why?
Everything I have created is my favorite. Each piece has its unique story to tell, unique techniques applied to them, unique colors and complexities, and unique challenges.
What word or words describes your feelings toward animals?
Innocent, Unconditional love, Intuitive
You can find more of Joan's amazing work on her website at:
on Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/JFCRN/
or Instagram at:
You can see her on the news at: https://youtu.be/xy-XVb0CIe4
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Helping Hurricane Harvey Kritters
We know you love animals as much as we do, and watching those little lost and abandoned faces in the wake of Hurricane Harvey left us feeling lost and abandoned ourselves. So, we decided to pull together with other like minded animal inspired artists and businesses to do a giving drive.
Each business has their own charity and promotion, but each is driven by the desire to help animals who are in need at this desperate time. If you need presents for your own animals, special animal people in your lives, those you'd like to acknowledge that help your pets such as vets or caregivers, volunteers you'd like to honor or yourself, please use this time to purchase items from the following charities who in return will give back to animals in need.
For the month of September 2017, Outlaw Kritters will give 50% of all web sales to the Houston Humane Society who is working diligently to save animals affected by the hurricane. To read a day by day update of their works click here: http://www.houstonhumane.org/
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Olive & Rye Cats
Webiste: Oliveandryecats.etsy.com
100% of profits from pet portraits Sept 2
Charity: Houston SPCA
The Cat Ball
Webiste: TheCatBall.com
50% of sales Sept 1-4
Charity: SPCA of Texas & Red Cross
For Mew
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10% of sales through September
Charity: Austin Pets Alive
Squirrel Den Studio
Webiste: SquirrelDenStudio.etsy.com
15% of sales through September
Charity: Animal Defense League
Cat Caves by Catie
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100% of proceeds + 20% off of Kickers through September 10
Charity: Austin Pets Alive
Shen & Sam Candles
Webiste: Shenandsam.com
20% of sales through September
Charity: Houston SPCA
Long Love Memorials
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10% of sales September 1-8
Charity: Rescued Pet Movements
Marcy Very Much
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20% of September sales
Charity: The Houston Humane Society
Shred My Couch
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50% of profits Sept 2-5 + 15% off sale
Charity: Houston SPCA
Pet Portrait Sculptor Bonnie Kiefer Memorializes Beloved Pets
With a compassionate heart, Bonnie Kiefer has made it her purpose to memorialize beloved pets through her beautifully executed sculptures. Her lifelike miniatures are a tribute to those amazing furry friends that fill our lives with unconditional love. Read on to find out what drives this animal inspired pet-portrait artist to create her masterful works of art.
How do animals inspire your artwork?
Pets have been my best friends and like family to me my whole life. I enjoy sculpting people’s beloved pets because I know firsthand what they mean in our lives and how truly special each of them are to us.
How do you create your art/ what medium do you work in?
I work with a non-toxic, extremely durable polymer clay. Most of my sculptures are put on some kind of wooden base or plaque and some sculptures require strong internal structures (armatures). When the sculpting phase is over, the sculpture is bonded to its base and primed for painting. I airbrush most of the sculpture in layers with an acrylic paint to create life-like coloring and then hand paint all of the fine details. When the sculpture is completely dry, I apply a coat of varnish.
Stage 1 - Sculpted, Bonded to Base & Primed for Painting
Tell us about your pets (past or present)?
My beloved Ariel was a black and white purebred Border Collie I bought as a 6 week old puppy. I did not want a dog at the time, but when I locked eyes with her, I think we both knew we were meant for each other. She was my best friend for 15 years. Words cannot express our bond and dedication to each other and I still sense her by my side to this day. I am an active equestrienne and have shown horses since a youth rider. I have owned several show horses over the years but I would like to mention “Quincy” who to me was the most perfect and special horse. She was an absolutely stunning bay Quarter Horse mare that I raised, trained and successfully showed for many years.
Stage 2 - Airbrush Base Layer
How long have you been creating art?
I must have been born with a pencil in my hand! I grew up drawing with just a regular pencil and sometimes I painted. It wasn’t until I was in my early 30’s when I started sculpting and around that same time I was given an airbrush kit as a gift and have been airbrushing and
hand painting my sculptures ever since. I think the ability to create art just comes natural for me. I never had any formal training in traditional art (except for a few elective art classes in middle and high school). In 2008 when the economy took a dive, I attended a digital art school and graduated in 2011. I feel fortunate to now have a good balance of traditional and digital art skills.
Stage 3 - Layers of Painting Added
What is your favorite piece of artwork you’ve created and why?
This is a very tough question, because I become emotionally connected to each piece of art that I create. Sometimes I start a sculpture that does not work out. I used to throw those pieces away but they have become special to me now for some reason. They are awkward and strange looking, but they have their own “souls” and are so unique, so I now keep them and have started a “misfit collection”. There are also personal pieces of artwork I will never part with for any amount of money, such as the pencil drawing I did for my Mother of her favorite picture of my brother in a trench coat, or the pencil drawing I did back in 1980 of Ozzy Osbourne who signed it for me a few years later when I brought it to him at a fan meet. He looked at it and said out loud “THIS IS (BLEEPIN’) GOOD!”
If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?
I would be a horse…They are so regal, graceful, talented, athletic and versatile. I would just hope that someone would take care of me the way I take care of my own horses, I would be totally pampered and treated like a Queen!
Stage 4 -Hand Painting Phase in Progress- check back with website to see finished sculpture @www.sculpturesbybonnie.com
What are 3 of your favorite animal inspired movies, books or songs?
I love Snoopy, plus I love all Disney movies and songs with pets & animals. There will always be a special place in my heart for the song “Wildfire” by Michael Martin Murphey.
What are 3 of your favorite famous animal characters?
Mickey Mouse of course. I live next to the Mouse and I LOVE IT. I love the Beast from Beauty & The Beast and also Snoopy.
What word or words describes your feelings toward animals?
Trust, honesty and always non conditional love!
What charities or animal welfare groups are you involved with?
I don’t have a (specific) charity or group but I have saved and/or rehabbed many horses and dogs during my life. One day I would like to be a senior dog caretaker to old dogs that people give up once they have aged or become too expensive. I would like to help them with whatever they need for their senior care, keep them happy and comfortable and then be there for them when they pass away.
Anything else you would like us to know about your artwork or yourself?
There are so many pet owners out there who want a way to always keep their pet close to them, whether the pet is alive or has passed on. I am helping so many pet owners by creating replicas of their beloved pet. It warms my heart to see how much it truly means to them.
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Delightful Animal Portraits with Personality by Christine De Carvalho
Cat Enthusiast Christine De Carvalho is an accomplished illustrator and graphic designer. Her shop, Darling Lola, focuses on cute anthropomorphic art (animals having human characteristics). These delightful animal portraits are full of unique personalities with bows, funky eye glasses and funny hats. Her show her wide range of talents.
How do animals inspire your artwork?
Animals are such an inspiration to me, I love the idea of anthropomorphizing them by dressing them up in cute clothes and giving them style and personality. I studied Fashion Design, so maybe that has something to do with it. Seeing animals wearing clothing always makes me smile!
What medium do you work in?
Mostly Watercolor and Gouache.
Do you have any pets ?
I have one old grumpy cat named Hermione, and one sweet rescue kitty named Oliver who is polydactyl and has 8 digits on one paw!
How long have you been creating art?
Honestly, as long as I can remember. I was always very artistic and creative as a child. I was always drawing or making something. I always knew I wanted to pursue a career in the creative field.
If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?
I’d be a Giraffe, I love their long necks and their graceful demeanor, plus eyelashes for days! I love Giraffes because they are sociable, peaceful animals who rarely fight.
What are 3 of your favorite animal inspired movies, books or songs?
The Cure’s “Love Cats”, Stray Cats “Stray Cat Strut”, Freddie Mercury/Queen’s “Delilah”.
What word or words describes your feelings toward animals?
It speaks volumes that the Earth would die without Animals, yet it can thrive without Humans, that’s how important Animals are to the world and to our planet. Yet many people don’t seem to understand that concept. Personally I prefer the company of animals to people, I just find them so interesting to watch and observe their funny and strange behaviors. For Example my Cats are some of the most hilarious creatures I have ever met!
You can find more of Christine's work on the web at the following places:
Esty shop- Animals: www.etsy.com/shop/darlingloladesigns
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Artist Monica C. Webster Creates Art Inspired By The Natural World
Multi-talented artist, Monica C. Webster, is also a pianist and singer, a gardener, a chef of international cuisine and a writer. By day she is an elementary/ middle school
teacher, by night she creates wonderful works of art. She depicts nature in a wide variety of styles from realism in her pet portraits to black and white graphic imagery. She is madly passionate about her puppies, a lover of animals and The Natural World.
How do animals inspire your artwork?
Animals are one of my main sources of creative inspiration. Elegance, power, “etherealism,” majesty, grace, strength, beauty… just a few of the many incredible qualities that are found in the animal kingdom; one of the things that fascinates me is how often qualities which seem to contradict each other exist in the same sphere. The powerful beat of a heron’s wings, for example, juxtaposed against the delicate fragility of each individual feather. This and other marvelous feats of physical and visual engineering in the animal kingdom inspire feelings of awe and wonder which in turn influences my art.
How do you create your art?
I use a variety of mediums when creating art. Portrait paintings are created in soft pastel, while portrait drawings are created with pencil, charcoal, conte, pastel, ink and sometimes a combination. I also use acrylic paint, watercolours and unconventional mediums such as aluminum foil, tissue paper, printed pages etc.
Tell us about your pets?
Our family includes three canine members; two Tibetan Spaniels and a Pyrenean Mastiff. Keani Evening Song is our sable nine-year-old “Tibbie.” He always has a wide-eyed “anxious” expression, is a bit prissy, loves giving hugs and can smother you (literally) with kisses. Khydn Treasured Moments is our parti-coloured (red and white) two-year-old Tibbie. He is precocious, mischievous, and exuberant, and has an effervescently joyful outlook. Both Keani and Khydn have a black mask.
Eoberon Céfiro Enchanting, the Pyrenean Mastiff, is still a puppy, but he’s about 130 lbs. He’s a gray and white gentle giant. He still has that “puppy exuberance” and, of course, has no idea of how large he is.
How long have you been creating art?
I have been creating art since toddler-hood. My earliest framed work is a daisy drawn in pen when I was three that has resided in my parents’ main-floor bathroom for years. Throughout the continued development and evolution of my work over the years, one thing has remained constant; animals continue to take centre (center) stage.
Tell us your favorite famous animal characters.
- the wonderful Hedwig from Harry Potter
- Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty
- The Lion King’s Mufasa
Words that describe your feelings toward animals.
Love and Respect.
What charities or animal welfare groups are you involved with?
I am a supporter of The Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation
You can find Monica online at:
- websterartgallery.com
- Facebook - Webster Art Gallery - Monica C. Webster
- Twitter : WebsterArtGllry
- instagram.: #websterartgallery
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Quirky Pet Paintings by Artist Jules Gissler
I met Jules not long ago at an art show we were both at. We were actually showing my husbands metal work, so I let him man the booth as I walked the show. It was a small one, so it didn't take long, but I was immediately drawn to the fun happy art of Jules. Big paintings filled with swirls and twirls and ice cream colors depicting a few of my favorite things in life - DOGS! I especially love the quirky little sayings that wrap each painting. As the weekend progressed, I kept being drawn to her joyous work and of course, had to ask her for an interview.
How do animals inspire your artwork?
The looks and actions that they give.
How do you create your art?
My art is acrylic, ink & a splash of sequins.
Tell us about your pets.
Harper is my rescue dog that I have now. He is about 11 years old. He is a nuzzler not a licker and is a character. He is about 70 pounds and when I rescued him, they of course told me he wasn’t going to be a large dog. He is the strangest walker. He walks a few steps and then stops and doesn’t move—I have to gently tug on the leash and say, “Harper, let’s go” and he continues to stand until he is ready. He also criss-crosses the street and has no fear of cars.
What are your favorite animal inspired movies, books or songs?
Favorite animal book: When I was young, I loved Dr. Seuss’s book, “Go Dog Go”. I especially loved the last page of the book where they had a party on the treetop. There was so much going on, I could stare at the page for hours.
Favorite animal song: “Bingo” from my childhood . “There was a farmer had a dog and Bingo was his name-o”
The animated movie: “The Point”—this used to play once a year on television—was a movie that had a moral about a boy and his dog Arrow. The boy was born with a round head and everyone else had a point and so he was banished—or maybe he ran away (it has been awhile since I have seen it ) but he went with his best friend, his dog, “Arrow”. It is a great story with great music—I think Ringo did it and Harry Nilsson.
What charities or animal welfare groups are you involved with?
Arizona Animal Welfare League, Sniff-AZ, Arizona Adopt a Greyhound, Arizona Humane Society, ASPC—about every dog rescue organization, and a women's shelter.
Anything else you would like us to know about your artwork or yourself?
My art is very whimsical—how you can recognize that it is a “Jules” painting—they have pink and yellow eyes, as many curlicues as I can put on it—curlicue nose, eyebrows, background and wherever a curlicue can go. The eyes never look straight ahead—either up, down or sideways. The canvas has a splash of sequins and I do a humorous title up the side and over the top and also use this on my cards, prints & giclées. I do paint commissions . My wish is just to make you smile.
You can find Jules at the following online locations:
Website: www.julesgissler.com
Facebook:Jules Gissler-artist
Instagram:JulesAgissler
Twitter: J Gissler writer art
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Padgett Mason Paints Funky Feline Art & Pet Portraits with Personality
Love colorful funky feline art and pet portraits with lots of personality? Then you are going to love the illustrative, whimsical and sometimes humorous style of artist Padgett Mason. When she is not doing art shows, you can find Padgett painting away in San Diego, California which she calls home.
How do animals inspire your artwork?
Animals are so beautiful. I create many animals but cats are my favorite. Their sleek lines and dramatic personalities are a subject I love to capture.
How do you create your art?
I create nearly every day. My main medium is Acrylic, also do mixed media pieces including watercolor ink and collage.
Tell us about your pet?
I grew up in the country with goats, rabbits, horses, chickens, dogs and CATS! I am so thankful to have had my early years in that environment, experience the circle of life. We moved to the city when I was a teenager and have owned cats ever since. Currently I have 3 beautiful brown tabbies, all rescues.
How long have you been creating art?
I have been obsessed with drawing and painting since I was little. My Mom has a horse I drew when I was seven, framed in her house to this day. Professionally I have been creating for about 18 years.
What is your favorite piece of artwork you’ve created?
I don’t have a favorite that stands out. I usually am in love with my newest pieces, it’s tough sometimes to have a piece sell when it is still a newbie to me, I like to live with them for a bit before they find their home.
If you could be any animal, what would it be?
I would be a domestic cat. They have a life of luxury and pampering if they are in a good home.
What charities or animal welfare groups are you involved with?
My go to charity is the Feral Cat Coalition. They spay and neuter feral cats to stop population growth and increase their quality of life. There is a colony of feral cats at Spanish Village-Balboa Park, where I display and sell my work in 2 studios. That colony has been fixed and one of the artist feeds them and that group of kitties thrive.
You can find Padgett online at the following locations:
Website - www.padgettmason.com
Website - www.padgettpaints.com
Etsy Shop - www.padgettpaints.etsy.com
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Instagram - #padgettmason
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Nataly Korsakov and Her Fantastical Cat Dolls
Nataly Korsakov of Fleur de Lapin, physically lives in Berlin, Germany, but mentally lives in a magical world where cats become dolls who wear fancy clothes. Her fantastical hand-made dolls cover the spectrum of themes from storybook princes and fairies to fictional characters like Little Red Riding Hood and Comic Con themes like Lolita and Steampunk. These wondrous kitties with their huge you-can't-resist-me-eyes, and lavish outfits, will have you purring. The dolls come in a beautiful doll box with a signed certificate of authenticity for a keepsake that will be passed down through generations. Let's find out a little more about Nataly.
Aurora - The Northern Star Fairy
How do animals inspire your artwork?
What medium do you work in?
Werekitty Red Riding Hood - Werewolf Cat Halloween special art doll
Do you own or have you owned any pets and if so, tell us about them?
Now my husband and I have a 6 year old male cat named Kot (wich means actually "cat" in Russian) and he is sweetest cat I ever known! He is a very social cat that needs people around, he loves to cuddle and sleep with us, he is very polite and never meows to wake us up if he is hungry, instead he will patiently wait. There is so much awesomeness about our cat I could probably write a book :) And he is my purry inspiration!
How long have you been creating art?
Glitter - Pink Fantasy Kitty in stylish purple outfit
If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?
King Percy - made to order from a picture of customer's cat
What are 3 of your favorite animal inspired movies, books or songs?
- Scooby-Doo was one of my favorite shows in childhood, I love that dog and whole mystery idea of the show
- Panda Kung Foo - I think one of the best movies nowadays
- Zootopia - just rocked my world lately!
Momoko - Sweet Lolita Kitty Doll
What are 3 of your favorite famous animal characters?
- Garfield
- Bugs Bunny of Looney Tunes
- Master Shifu from Panda Kung Foo
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Exuberant Animal Art Full of Color and Life by Artist Consuelo Okdie
Bright and happy, fun and quirky are words used by fans of animal artist Consuelo Okdie. It's as though this Florida based artist creates her art through rainbow colored glasses, with colors bouncing around the canvas adding energy and personality to all the creatures she captures in paint. Read on to find out how this animal lover is moved to create art inspired by animals.
How do animals inspire your artwork?
There are so many ways animals inspire my artwork – so many different colors, textures of fur, fin & scale. The different ways each one moves, i.e walk, fly, swim; plus the remarkable contrasts between the hardness of a hoof or tooth compared to the softness of fur & feather allows me more inspiration than I would need in a life time.
What inspires me most of all is what comes from within…the personality, heart, kindness & soul that are so unique to each one. I strive to recreate that in my work.
Dakota
What medium do you work in?
Currently I am working in acrylics & graphite pencil although in the past I’ve worked in polymer clay, oils, pen & ink, colored pencil, batik & stained glass.
Princess in my heart
Tell us about your pets.
I’ve never NOT had pets in my life from dogs & cats, to chickens, sheep, ducks & horses.
Right now I have a Persian cat named Maggie who is pack leader to my two rescue dogs Ruby, a Pomeranian, & Dilly Dali, a mix of terrier & Prairie dog.
Kummar
How long have you been creating art?
I started drawing at age 6 years old, so at 64 now it’s safe to say a really long time! Life without art isn’t life to me.
What is your favorite piece of artwork you’ve created?
“Welcome to Florida aka Fred” is my all time favorite piece of art I’ve created. ‘Fred was made using polymer clay sculpted over a gallery wrapped canvas. More bas relief (a kind of sculpture which is carved and the raised area is only slightly higher than the background - low relief) than painting, each component was hand-sculpted using only white clay. After curing, it was hand-painted using custom colors mixed from dry pigments, alcohol ink & custom mixed acrylics. He’s my favorite because it was quite a challenge to execute. He’s also named after my favorite brother, Fred, who owns him.
"Welcome to Florida aka Fred"
What charities or animal welfare groups are you involved with?
Donating work to support animal welfare, art & music, education & our military men is definitely my passion & brings me more joy than I can express.
The Kentucky Horse Council
Suncoast Florida Rescue League
SPCA Tampa Bay
Animal Health Services
Fix-a-Bull
Friends of the City of Buffalo Shelter
Redlands Rock Pit Abandoned Dog Project
Sarasota FL Youth Opera
Brooksville FL VA Clinic
Frankie
Anything else you would like us to know about your artwork or yourself?
The memorial portraits I do seems to give grieving pet owners a sense of comfort and peace that I could never give them on my own. Being able to do this for them gives me such a great feeling of joy I can’t even begin to express it.
You can find Consuelo online at:
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Soft and Sweet Animal Art by Ellie Szymanska-Saleem
This week's featured artist Ellie Szymanska-Saleem of Artwork by Ellie, creates delightful images of pets and animals. Ellie is a proud, "Cat Momma," a children's book illustrator and a pet portrait artist based out of Dubai. Her soft, sweet style makes one feel as though they are actually petting the fur of the animals she is capturing in her work.
How do animals inspire your artwork?
I have always been drawn to animals. I've been painting and creating all kinds of critters since I was a child - horses, cats and dogs... snails and spiders. I love them all! My cats and bunny continuously inspire me to create more art.
Trident the Cat
How do you create your art?
I mostly do digital art now on my good ol' Wacom tablet ( a Wacom tablet allows an artist to draw with a pen onto a tablet and the drawing is immediately seen on the computer screen). I love how it lets me mimic traditional art. Having many pets and limited space makes it the most convenient medium to use.
Tipper, Lenny & Simon
Do you have any pets?
I've always had cats growing up, two of which are still alive and well, living with my parents. When I left the family home and got married, I really wanted a cat of my own, but my husband wasn't too convinced. We settled on a rabbit at first and that's how we got our ditzy bunny, Schnuffel. A few months after we got Schnuffel, I saw an ad for the cutest Persian kittens that needed new homes and I started pestering my husband for a cat again. He agreed (albeit reluctantly) and that's how we got Tipper. Tipper is the one who started it all. My husband fell in love with him instantly. Next year we adopted Simon, an adult cat with a foggy eye, from a local animal rescue group called the bin kitty collective. But I somehow knew that it wouldn't just end at two. Fast forward 5 months and I came across an ad through the same rescue group for three kittens that were found abandoned in an apartment. This is how we got our Yuki. During the summer of 2015 we got our youngest two cat-kids, Elsa and Lenny. To me, they’re not just pets but much much more and I wouldn’t be able to picture my life without them.
Sphynx and Ice Cream
How long have you been creating art?
I’ve been doodling for as long as I can remember. Art is something that I’d always come back to no matter how busy I was in life. It has a soothing effect on me. However, I only started taking it seriously in 2014. I make it a point to draw something everyday.
Nala Cat
What are 3 of your favorite animal inspired movies, books or songs?
Hachiko: A Dog’s Tale, The Lion King and 101 Dalmations.
Fruit Kitties
What word or words describe your feelings toward animals?
One word: LOVE. I think it all starts with animals. I don’t think one can love humans and hate animals, and vice versa. Our humanity starts with them.
Tyke the Elephant with Cats Coloring Page
What is your favorite piece of artwork you’ve created and why?
This constantly changes. I sometimes finish a piece and think that it’s one of my best only to start noticing flaws in it a few days later. It can be frustrating at times but I think it’s something most artists can relate to.
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