This is my submission for cat. I use this cat in a lot of my work and her name is babs. This illustration comes from my 2004 HomeMade calendar and the title is "Alpine Haus". I include a spot illustration and a quote on the page that holds the days of the month. I love this quote: Her house... was as pretty as narcissus in the snow, as pretty as a silver feather on a pane of winter glass. -Beverly Nicholson
copyright 2004
Well done.Beautiful illustration,beautiful colours.I love the cat ! :-)
ReplyDeleteI wonder if babs is considering whether it is a good idea to venture outside today. I can imagine her taking her first step and skaking her little paw to get the snow off.
ReplyDeleteLindisima ilustración, me encanta este estilo. Me reflejo en los colores!
ReplyDeletebab looks like it's enjoying the view. lovely colors.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely and cozy illo! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteGood stuff! At least the kitty is nice n' warm...
ReplyDeletelovely illustration as always!! :)Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo like a cat to sit in a window and look picturesque:> Everytjing looks so cozy, even the snow...I notice a little dandelion at the base of the house...great detail!
ReplyDeleteit is a narcissus,hence the quote. but every time i post on blogger, my pictures come out so small so i can undersand that you can't tell what kind of flower it is!
ReplyDeleteI love the warm colours against the snow. Very unusual but very effective! Now *that's* creativity.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so cozy in there, no wonder Babs stays inside. Must be waiting for you to come home...
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stevePoisonPencil
¡¡Muy cálidos los colores y él tan feliz!!
ReplyDeletevery nice val...sweet kitty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love your illustrations and colors!
ReplyDeleteI love this. Those houses look so warm and welcoming!
ReplyDeleteso sweet
ReplyDeleteLove the snow scene and the houses - so full of character and colour as usual!
ReplyDeleteAnd that cat looks like shes looking at me! Stare!!!
Wonderful illustration; must be a very artistic calender-
ReplyDeleteNice. I especially like the contrast of the cold scene with the warm colors.
ReplyDeleteBabs is (sure) the most pampered cat in the world.
ReplyDeleteHe looks paying a lot of attention to the snow and the street.
Beautiful work, beautiful.
Val, your work is amazing! And the stories are so captivating!
ReplyDeleteBabs looks so comfy in her little window spot!
I think Bab's is way up there hiding from my dog--I don't blame Bab's.
ReplyDeleteSuch a warm and cozy scene for winter....great job. Very inspiring. I wish I had found your calendar...do you have any left?
ReplyDeleteawesome illo!! i want to join Babs in her room... must be warm and cozy!
ReplyDeleteque bonito!!!!!!!!!!! really great, is so so great the ilustration the colors are amazing
ReplyDeleteI need my glasses for your important cat! *gagging*
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours and great detail! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the worlds you create! The bright colors make me happy!
ReplyDeleteOk, who is this sweet tuxe kitty....your pal?
ReplyDeleteLove this...naturally!
Smooch,
The Tart
Babs looks like she has a beautiful view outside!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and how you still are able to create a snowy evening scene with orange colors.
ReplyDeletefantastic Val.
Val you have such a nice style. well done as always!
ReplyDeleteI like how you have animated inanimate objects, your houses and streets and scenes seem to have as much character as your subject. Which is cool, because your not really sure what the subject is. The viewer can decide. It's not really about the cat.... or is it. We can make up our own story about Babs. Fun.
ReplyDeleteVery Cool Cat indeed.
ReplyDeleteThat's the best way to enjoy the snow...from the nice toasty window!
ReplyDeleteoh i love the cat in the window. before i clicked on it and saw it larger, i mistook the cat for a bow in the window. What a sweet surprise to find that adorable cat peering out the window. Really love your work!
ReplyDeleteVery adorable kitty Val. I have a real thing for black and white cats. I had two, one named Boots and the other Pip.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind comments. You seem to have developed quite the fanclub! Wonderful as always.
ReplyDeleteHaha, all cold and snowy outside and the cat warm inside. Cat is so tiny in the window yet so very there as well, he/ she looks funny and cute because of this. ...::: )
ReplyDeleteAwwww-very cute. SO pretty and serene. WIll I get in trouble if I mention that the cat reminds me a little of Sylvester? Mary :-)
ReplyDeleteCats and windows, yes, a cool combination. Great illustration! Peace.
ReplyDeleteWhat a graceful and nice little kitty! I love this illo very much!
ReplyDeleteLovely piece. Really like all the warm colours. Cute cat too!
ReplyDeleteThanks too for visiting my blog and for your nice comments. Your bit about the signature aspect of colour was insightful too, so thanks :)
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So warm and cozy! I love your use of color.
ReplyDeleteSo warm and cozy! I love your use of color.
ReplyDeleteyour illustrations always make me wish I were in the picture-that place and time-love it.
ReplyDeleteJust darling...love that little kitty!
ReplyDeleteThe Whippy Curly Tails in the Toasty South
It's a very lovely scene, very cheerful.
ReplyDeleteWonderful winter house scene!, love that you have bright warm colors along with the snow. The cat is terrific
ReplyDeleteLove babs! Lily.
ReplyDeleteThe colours are lovely, I agree with everyone! Nice write up on Blue Train also, I love your skyscrapers!
ReplyDeleteSo that's what snow looks like (I almost fogot)! I really like how the cat is only a small subject in this great colorful illustration.
ReplyDeleteLovely and charming as always!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Love the vibrant colors.
ReplyDeleteI might be in love with Babs!
ReplyDeleteAbolutely Beautiful! The cat is so subtle. The entire image is so warm and toasty!
ReplyDeleteYour work is amazing - this is a really nice piece - I like what you achieved with the warm palette. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSomething about this reminded me of childhood advent calendars, and it has left me with those warm and fuzzy feelings. Thank-you! :0)
ReplyDeleteit's so romantic somehow..
ReplyDeletei love it!!
Love the quote...and the illo is great as always :)
ReplyDeleteCheers.
Your style is so dreamy. I want to live in one of your dreamy worlds.
ReplyDeleteBabs looks like she's contemplating going for a stroll in the snow. Very sweet image. The colors are so soft and dreamy.
ReplyDeleteBabs, and her village are adorable!! Again, love all the colors you use! Love the hot colors in the cold scene! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteLovely illo! I love the colors. I love it!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, my! This is really beautiful! The colors, the layout, execution...lovely.
ReplyDeleteThis illustration knocks me out! It is absolutely brilliant in every respect. I'd love to know more about your watercolour working methods!
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