It’s hard to paint with a cat in your lap.
Many years ago I painted a portrait of my sister
for her Christmas present.
I am a slow painter.
If I remember correctly…
I started that painting
many months before Christmas
giving myself time
to linger over my work.

“Portrait of Sherry” by Michele Bledsoe
This Christmas
my sister asked for another portrait.
Not of herself,
but one of her beloved cat, Munchkin
who passed away this year..
leaving me 6 days to finish the painting.
6 days.
As of today, it is 5.
Did I decline her request?
Did I make excuses?
Did I explain that I simply had too many other things to do before Christmas?
No.
I just grabbed a blank canvas and started painting.
oh! i love that portrait! i love whimsical art. it’s beautiful.
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Thank you!
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The portrait of your sister is lovely art work and I can see that the cat portrait is progressing nicely.
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Thank you, Rasma 🙂
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Reblogged this on God's Creative Gift — Unleashing the Artist in You and commented:
Don’t ever be “too busy” to give your gift of ARTistry, BEaUty and CREATivITy…
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Thank you so much for sharing, Jody!
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