Friday 10 December 2010

Soaking up the Morning Sun





Everyday Matters 300!  Something bright...this is my little girl cat lying in the bright morning sun.
This is how I find all my cats in the morning after the school run, stretched out soaking up the warmth.  They wake up when I arrive and after a long yawn, the morning wash and grooming starts.
My apologies to my little cat, I've drawn her a little bit fatter than she actually is!

29 comments:

Christmas-etc... said...

Oh what a lovely drawing! She's a beauty! I love your sketch book and am fllowing along to see what else you add to it. (The bit about the masks is quite an eye opener...just imagin if we must always wear them...!) Please join me at my history blog (and if you look under "personal" you will see my newest feline love - Edward the tail-less Tabby!)
Ann

Sasa Saastamoinen said...

I'm so jealous to your cat, she seems to really enjoy herself in warmth of that beautiful bright light... :-)

Unknown said...

Great drawing Cathy - She's also perfect for EDM 301 something cute. A twofer (2 for 1) :D

Pat said...

What a beauty!

Sarah said...

I want to come back as a well loved, cosseted cat...she's lovely ad your drawing captures the sunlight beautifully.

debra morris said...

Great cat and cat drawing Cathy....wish I was a cat!

Unknown said...

This is such a great composition! I love the angle you chose. Where do you check in with EDM? I can't seem to find an active site for them. yahoo? flickr? blogger?

Sandy in Michigan said...

What a beautiful drawing! I can almost feel the warmth of the sun.

bettyfromtexas said...

What a beautiful, luxurious pose! Excellent!!

Shirley said...

I'm incredibly impressed with your handling of the cat's fur - it is so light and airy and yet so realistic. GORGEOUS!!

jenna said...

I feel warmer looking at her. I agree with Shirley - she really is gorgeous!

Janene said...

What an elegant drawing--the colors, the softness of the fur, the pose--all are great!

donna said...

This is a wonderful drawing. She looks just like my Tigerlily!

Unknown said...

Superb rendering of the fur!

Lucia B. said...

Lovely painting! You have portrayed your nice little cat but also the bright sun of Sicily!

Cathy Holtom said...

Brava Lucia!

winna said...

Beautifully done!

Anonymous said...

Hi Cathy, What a clever interpretation! And your kitty does indeed look like it's soaking up some major sun! Nicely done!

Sandra said...

Oh, one can just feel the contentment of the cat.

Dragana Savkov - Bajić said...

How beautiful!

kazumiwannabe said...

Mmh, he seems so comfortable - cats really have a great life... Great drawing!

Dan Kent said...

This is such an excellent drawing! I love it from the colors to the lines. Beautifully done! You finished your book, and haven't missed a beat.

Christie said...

Perfect capture of cat repose. She doesn't look at all fat, to me. Or at least, she's much slimmer than mine!

Alex said...

INCREDIBLE =) You never fail to amaze Cathy

Cathy Holtom said...

Thank you all for the kind comments x

ketepo said...

Hi, really liked this drawing: it's 21:18 in the night, I'm in North of Italy..and it seemes to me it's noon with the SUN in my face and hot and I am in Sicily with THIS CAT. ..: Love it and its light so much! thanks a lot for visitin' my blog Stay in touch ^^

AtelierBrigitte said...

What a wonderful piece!

Unknown said...

I confess I have been reading previously and not had time to comment ~ so having arrived back, I wanted to say what a beautiful drawing. That sleepy look just conveys so much, it is a lovely piece of work :)

Anonymous said...

I love cats and this is so in character for them. I really love how you did this. The light is so well done. I'm gonna try and catch my boy cat the next time he suns himself. This is gorgeous.