Mimi

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Oh wow, this is amazing Shelagh!

Posted by Diane Boswell on Thu 22 Oct 20:48:00

Thanks Diane. She was a pretty pussy. x

Posted by Shelagh Fairbank on Thu 22 Oct 20:56:12

I LOVE THIS WORK.....

Posted by ANDREW C Stewart on Thu 22 Oct 21:23:55

Mesmerising painting, I could stare at those eyes all day, beautifully painted

Posted by Paul Webb on Thu 22 Oct 21:37:45

Beautiful drawing, Shelagh - I'm sure your friend loves it and that it's a special reminder of her beloved cat. What a sad thing to happen...

Posted by Jan Rossington on Fri 23 Oct 04:41:16

This is wonderful and so sensitively and lovingly drawn. I really like how you've used darks and lights, brilliant

Posted by Heather Love on Fri 23 Oct 07:44:06

I agree with everyone - beautiful!

Posted by Anne Fletcher on Fri 23 Oct 08:10:11

OOh thank you to you all. It was a sad thing, but she has this as you say as a reminder of her beautiful face and yes those eyes - who could resist. Mimi or Me Me Me!

Posted by Shelagh Fairbank on Fri 23 Oct 11:39:40

Excellent drawing especially the eyes

Posted by Carolyn Parkinson on Fri 23 Oct 12:07:40

This is wonderful, the expression and detail is exceptional.

Posted by Ceri Jones on Fri 23 Oct 17:40:14

So beautifully executed. Enchanting.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Sat 24 Oct 08:58:22

Awesome painting

Posted by Romila Datta on Sat 24 Oct 18:37:24

Lovely

Posted by Jacqueline Trice on Sun 25 Oct 08:44:39

Hang on Studio Wall

22/10/2020

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Being a cat lover and owner myself and for all those who have cats, we recognise this look in our own. This is a drawing I did for a friend whose cat disappeared one day and never returned. I fount drawing this with pastel pencils quite quiet and therapeutic and I could take time empathising with her distraught as if it had happened to me, but felt the love in that face. This is Mimi - such a pretty cat.

About the Artist

Shelagh Fairbank

I took up painting after retiring in 2017, having not done any since 'O' Level Art - now I find I can't stop. Painting or drawing has certainly filled the void, (after a worklife in IT), with ease and offered the perfect contrast. My painting is quite eclectic and I paint what takes my fancy or…

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