This afternoon I managed to do the lilies. I cut a 4×6 from an older one to use the back, looked at the painted part of the former design and thought why not:confused: So here is Lilies & Ribbons in watercolor.

Lovely idea, Kay!
My attempt at the cat in op’s 5×6.5. I used a Dermatograph marker and pencil for the black hairs

Really like both of these. The texture on the cats fur is so realistic. And Kay I like the ribbons with the Lilies.

Thanks Christine and Floblue!

Love your kitty, Christel, and it appears his/her whiskers are a bit short. The eyes are deep with lots of varied colors the way they are in real life.

Thanks Virginia, Kay and Lil! I’ll have a look at those whiskers.
Virginia – all the best for your mom and hope for a speedy recovery.

Thanks Virginia.:) Well it was Canada Day and my daughter’s 18th birthday this past week. Officially graduated to adulthood. Wow. That went fast. Lots of mixed emotions, but I hide them well. :wink2: I do feel old now though. Those 2 decades from 30 to 50 went by quickly.
Best wishes for recovery to your mom. These superbugs are a worry. Poor lady. Hope she isn’t in too much pain.
Best wishes to Barb’s dad too. (How is your dad doing?)
Glad you weren’t in an accident with that tree Virginia. I have had near run in’s like that before as well.
Here is my little guy. He has more then doubled his size and is 7 pounds now and still growing. 7 months old. I am happy he is a bigger chihuahua. He is the gentlest little soul. I never thought I would have this breed. He is very smart. Very sensitive, fun, and a real dog in a wee body. I keep thinking when I see him “what big ears you have” like in the fairytale. They droop when he is very tired.:cat: He has been very good for my hubby who is a real nurturing type and had trouble with stress and high blood pressure recently. The two of them are a pair and go everywhere together. He cuddles this dog like a baby. I think this dog was meant for him, and am happy for that.
“Hola ladies!”

Happy July 4th to my American friends.
Petsitting 2 pet rabbits, who are fun to watch and quite easy. My house feels a bit like an animal shelter at present. The animals have been amazed with each other. Cat, dog, bunnies. But they have all relaxed. It is cute seeing the bunnies get their happiness out. They run and jump and twist in the air, kicking up their heels. One was saved but very underweight and terrified, when my daughter’s boyfriend adopted her from the animal shelter. She would not come out of her cage for months. But she did put on weight. Well. You should see her dancing and running around my place now. 🙂 They even let the dog lick their faces through the gates. I grew up on a hobby farm and have a sense with animals. I never push them. Just give them their space and opportunity to discover the world is safe in small steps.