Illustration Friday: Celebrate!

I've just learned about a wonderful artist participation site called "Illustration Friday". Each week, on Friday, they post a topic and give artists a chance to interpret that theme in an illustration.

This week's theme is Celebrate, so I'm throwing my (party) hat into the ring!

In the mean time, if you like this illustration of a Cat Lady and her feline fella, you'll find plenty more at my daily blog: www.365catladies.blogspot.com. I'm always looking for great cat lady stories to include, so if you have one, let me know in the comments section of either of my blogs.

Thanks for visiting!

TUXEDO CAT Treasury on Etsy

I'm very pleased to have been included in a special Treasury on Etsy which you can view for the next few days at: HOLIDAY TUXEDO CATS.

It features the creations of 12 different Etsy artists who have interpreted the "Tuxedo" Cat (also called Cow Cats, Holstein Cats, and Oreo Cats) in many whimsical and festive ways...

The collection was put together by a wonderful jewelry artist on Etsy who I daresay must also be a cat lover; to see her creations, click this link: WINDANCER JEWELRY

I am currently working on a number of "Custom Cat Lady" portraits--one is going all the way overseas to Great Britain! They make a great gift for any Crazy Cat Lady or Lad (I don't discriminate-- I also do portraits of Men and their pets...). For examples and pricing, please visit my Etsy website at: www.SusanFaye.Etsy.com

Thanks for visiting!

NEW! Custom Cat Lady Portraits for Holiday Giving

The PURRfect gift for any Cat Lover! I will paint an original, whimsical CUSTOM watercolor painting of your favorite Cat Lady and one or more cats or kittens of your choice! There are several sizes and formats available including ACEO miniature portraits, and 16" x 20" matted paintings, ready for framing.

Here's how it works:

Visit www.susanfaye.etsy.com and select the size and type of portrait you would like. Then send an email with custom details including: cat lady's hair color and style, skin tone (ie ivory, cinnamon, deep brown), description of each cat or kitten(color, markings, short or long hair, etc). If you'd like, send me several good, clear photos of both subjects. Also let me know your favorite colors for the background and the cat lady's shirt.

When the painting is completed, I will send you an image for your approval. If there need to be any changes, let me know. Once you approve and item is paid for in full, I will ship your item via Priority Mail. Average turnaround time is two to three weeks.

You will be the owner of an original watercolor painting, however, please keep in mind that I retain the copyright and reproduction rights to all of the images I create. It may not be reproduced in any form without express written permission from me. I reserve the right to use the image on my line of Cat Lady giftware which is available on www.CafePress.com/Susan Faye.

I look forward to creating a one-of-a-kind gift for you. Thanks for visiting!

Featured Art : "Melissa and Me"

Welcome to my very first Weblog entry! This is a very special watercolor painting that I created several years ago called "Melissa and Me". Melissa is my beautiful and oh-so-feisty 12-year-old tuxedo cat who hasn't let her dainty size or advanced years slow her down a bit. She's a terror at the vet's office- it always takes at least two assistants to hold her down and she takes great pride in always drawing blood. But inside this tiny spitfire is a heart of gold, a faithful friend, and a wonderful playmate with a sly sense of humor.

This image is available as a limited edition print at my watercolor website, and also on t-shirts, note cards, and giftware at Susan Faye Originals.

Thanks for visiting, Susan Faye