Spotted kittens, Cinder Mei is grey and white and Sumi Bliss is black and white on a rainbow background - cropped for blog post header

Wrangling Cats [Literally and Figuratively]

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September is wrapping me in crisp air from open windows, ragweed pollen and a full heart. I’m finally getting back into the flow of working in the studio after a wild few months… which has mainly consisted of cat crises and wrangling kittens, literally. Read on for studio updates!

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Desk with sketchbook open, colored pencils, brushes and palette. Sketchbook is open to a drawing of two budgies in red, blue, orange and pink.

SUMMER SOLSTICE

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The summer solstice occurred about a month ago and now we’re in the thick of the season. I want to make sure I post this poem before I forget!

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Gumbo the Cat ink and gouache commissioned portraits side by side

Portraits of Gumbo the Cat

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Gumbo is silky black cat who was adopted from a wood pile as a small kitten. Read more about this mischievous cat and the artistic process behind his two commissioned portraits!

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Portrait of Eli the Bunny

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Eli is a big rescued bunny who is loved dearly by his family! Read about the process of painting his commissioned portrait.

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