Following the chart for 52 drawings this year. As you can see, animal drawing is not going to be my forte! This is my cat, Brindle, so named for the ‘brindle’ colored coat she has. In the cat-world its called ‘tortoise-shell’. I promise she is not as grumpy as she looks. She’s actually very sweet and friendly.
Brindle was part of a ‘colony’ of feral cats I ‘adopted’ when we moved to our current home. It began with the Mama cat, who was quite the worse for wear when she appeared on our doorstep. Once she recovered her health, of course, she had kittens… and then MORE kittens. Not cool! Fortunately, there is a wonderful organization in the greater Philadelphia area called Forgotten Cats. They provide low cost spaying and neutering for feral/stray cats as well as initial vaccines. One of their volunteers provided me with 8 Have-a-Heart Traps and tins of cat food to help me catch the Cat family. Over the years, all but two have wandered off. Brindle has moved into the house with us and her sister, Pepper, who is still extremely skittish, lives on my back porch.
Sometimes ferals can be terrific. All of the cats we’ve had have been feral. If they stick around, they’re really great cats. Including the latest addition of wildman. We have clinic that does discounted fixing as well. It’s called the Snip Clinic. 😃😃
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That is terrific! This is the first cat I’ve been able to keep, since I was a kid anyway. H always claimed to be allergic…. turns out you can get over it after they stick around for a while! 😃
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Ya’ know, I used to be really allergic too. When I was a kid, my grandparents had two cats. Literally, within minutes of walking in the door, I’d be snotty with itchy eyes and sneezing. They don’t bother me anymore, so I guess you can outgrow allergies. 😃
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It’s probably more or less immersion/inoculation! But I’m glad it worked!
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You’re probably right. I’m just glad they don’t kill me anymore. We have to have the cats for mice control, so I’d hate to be miserable all the time. 😃
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I hear that! 🤧
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Yeah, and our allergies are terrible here anyway. One of the worst places to be if one has seasonal allergies. 😕
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Right! And then when you’re cooped up inside the indoor allergies get ya! 😼
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No doubt. 😏
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A life of luxury and love no doubt!
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Absolutely! She has become the lady of the manor!
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I think it is great.
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Thanks, Drew!
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I agree – this is great!! Very talented. You are very diverse
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Thank you, Braeden! You’re very kind! 🙏
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Welcome
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That’s a great sketch Meg. Hope you’re well ☺️
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Thanks, Simon! Doing well, hope you are too!
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I’m doing ok, sorry I’ve not caught up with you. You’re not forgotten ☺️❤️
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You aren’t either, Simon! No worries! I think I’ve accidentally (or WP gremlins…) unfollowed you. Remedying that presently! 😊❤️
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That’s a great picture!
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Thanks Phil! 😃
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A sweet girl! Not bad at all for a first attempt at a cat!
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Thanks, Dee! Pets show up later in the chart so I’ll get a chance to try again or maybe make an attempt at the dog! 🤪
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Brindle sounds like a character. Our family dog was allergic to ragweed, pollen, grass, and dogs. Not kidding either. My brother Allan was allergic to dogs when we got Corky (Dec 26 1964). Allan grew out the allergy by the time he was 20.
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She is a character. And very bossy, but we love her anyway! Yeah my husband seems to have gotten over the allergies with time. Thank goodness!
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What a kind hearted soul you are 😊
I’m really drawn in (unintentional pun) by the intensity in the eyes. I really like watching your style grow. Ain’t you a multi-talented one 😄
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Thank you Cameron! I try my best!
Ah, I’m not sure I am going to be an animal portraitist but the challenge has several entries so I’ll get to practice! 😝
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Wow drawing a cat is not easy especially a fluffy one!
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No definitely not! I don’t think I will do well at the animal drawings!
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Just wait. By the end of the year we are going to be experts!
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I hope so! 🙏
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A very good attempt. An adorable one, no doubt!
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Ah! Thank you! She is a very sweet cat!
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Hi Meg, well you obviously like challenges. I’ve looked at the chart and I think this is a pretty amazing idea and is likely to ‘improve’ your artistic skills. Love the story behind your Brindle drawing too. Lx
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Thank you. I hope so! I tend to draw the same kinds of subjects over and over so following the challenge will broaden my scope at least! Yes, Brindle is a lovely addition to our household! 🙏😺
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That is a fabulous cat drawing!
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Thank you so much!
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