When You’ve promised a Cat a Book – Part 2
Back in October I had sworn to my cat Hawkeye that I would work towards making a book of my Cat-themed artwork. You can see the original blog post here: https://katzenworld.co.uk/2017/10/29/promise-cat-book/
Shortly after that post I suddenly got very busy finishing illustrations for a cookbook that has recipes by a professional chef. Hawkeye was disappointed. Here he is just outside my studio door pouting.
I tried reminding him that he loves to eat and that in the cookbook I’m illustrating there are recipes that have chicken, beef and cheese in them, some of his favorite flavors. I reminded him of how interested he was that time I marinated chicken using this recipe that I illustrated for the cookbook “Kim Cooks Sue Draws”.
That only helped a little. He reminded me that I don’t usually share kitchen scraps with him (he gets a premium cat-food diet) and only the occasional bite of cheese.
So having had the frailties of humanity outlined, discussed and dissected I asked Hawkeye if he would be patient with me and perhaps even help me with my cat research now that the holidays are done.
Here’s Hawkeye recommending a resource book about cats.
And here he is recommending another.
After a while Hawkeye thought I’d begun my cat research sufficiently enough that he could take a break.
Here are a few more pages from my cat sketchbook. These sketches are written or drawn with an ink
Pen
And here is a practice cat artwork done in gouache on vintage sheet music.
Yes, they are musical the Siamese cats – and Hawkeye approves. Loudly. Whew, I think I may be on track for my new artist book about cats after all! Oh wait… Hawkeye says I should also publish my cat practice sketchbook… I don’t know. That’s kind of private….
poetic and funny, good !
Thank you so much!! I’ll tell Hawkeye you said so – he’ll be pleased.
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Thank goodness you have Hawkeye to keep you on track with your creative purpose. I also work hard for my keeper as a muse. It’s not an easy job, humans can be soooooo difficult to direct. She is an artist, too, and she’s always getting distracted by new projects. Please tell him that I completely empathize with that “look” he’s giving you.
Lol!! Thank you Freeda for understanding!! Hawkeye sends his best to you and your muse.
Just love your drawings.x?????
Awww thanks!!! I’ll keep drawing!
You can always rely on a cat to supervise and ensure work continues at an appropriate pace.
That’s for certain! Lol! Except Hawkeye has strict rules about when we break for food! Lol!
Hawkeye is your muse and advisor. Beautiful pictures! Glad he approved!
So far so good – re Hawkeye’s approval! Lol! Thank you for your kind comment!
That is most adorable!!!
Thank you!
WOW… your illustrations are wonderful 😀
Hawkeye is a wise guy: you should publish your new Art Book about cats!
Ciao
Sid
Thank you so much! And yes, Hawkeye is a wise guy! I am working on making an art book about cats! I’ll publish my cat sketches too – as per Hawkeye’s instructions. 😉
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