Monday, August 15, 2011

Progress; or "Needs Whiskers".




Only those who know Her well will understand how hard it is for Her to paint this cover. It is turning into a small hymn of praise for Maurice.
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23 comments:

  1. Anne BoleynAugust 15, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    It is so beautiful. So inspired!

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  2. Sandies' PatchAugust 15, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Whiskers or not it is a portrait of that most beautiful of creatures... a Cat, even better, a Maurice Cat!
    Lovely, characterful portrait.

    Sandie xx

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  3. DonatellaAugust 15, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I had wondered about that. It's lovely. Any tearstains will only enhance its beauty.

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  4. KarmenAugust 15, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Sweet, sweet boy.

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  5. KarmenAugust 15, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Sweet, sweet boy.

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  6. DebAugust 15, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Wow! That is gorgeous.

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  7. luanneAugust 15, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Wherever his spirit roams, Maurice is surely pleased, for you have captured his ginger beauty in every lovely and loving detail. Those eyes are magnificent... and they bring tears to mine.

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  8. CompostwomanAugust 15, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Stunning. Absolutely stunning.

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  9. IkaikaAugust 15, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    A beautiful portrait of your heart cat.

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  10. LynAugust 15, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Oh but he will be looking and loving the beautiful tribute.
    xxx

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  11. M DawsonAugust 15, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    A Twitter friend of mine has a small phrase for when no words seem enough to express feelings... "Paw huggs"

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  12. Rose H (UK)August 15, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    What a gorgeous painting - with or without whiskers!

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  13. ValeriannaAugust 16, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    I knew immediately when I saw the image, that it was Maurice.... and I don;t know "her" well, but I do know how hard it is to lose a precious cat-love. Some cat-loves are so deep, they can never be understood by others.

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  14. RobynLouiseAugust 16, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Beautiful. I feel I could reach through the screen and pat him. She's captured the 'essence' of a cat, wise and worldly.
    Cheers,
    Robyn

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  15. RobynLouiseAugust 16, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Beautiful. I feel I could reach through the screen and pat him. She's captured the 'essence' of a cat, wise and worldly.
    Cheers,
    Robyn

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  16. Stacy HurtAugust 16, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    What a labor of love. He is truly breathtaking. I expect him to walk right off that page and curl up for a nap.

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  17. vivienAugust 16, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    having just done two of my daughters beautiful ginger cat, who sadly died at Christmas, I know how difficult it is

    lovely work and I like the videos :>)

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  18. jodiAugust 17, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I love it. Especially the eyes!

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  19. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Lovely portrait - Maurice would be proud.

    Tashacat

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  20. Claire ToplisAugust 18, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    What a beautiful picture. from Claire http://ninjakillercat.blogspot.com/

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  21. ShammickiteAugust 19, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Sweet Maurice!

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  22. marilynAugust 23, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    dear jackie,
    this is a lovely tribute to maurice as well as to all the ginger cats who are no longer with us. am sure there are tear drops mixed on the original.

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  23. LydiaSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    So much love. So much love. So much love.

    There are teardrops mixed with these comments, too.

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