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sputnik, cat drawing
sputnik at her water dish



I've been working on a new project feverishly for the last two weeks. At some point, I'll be able to announce what it is exactly, so stay tuned:)

Along with trying to complete my art project, I've been working on my greek myths coursera.org class. These busy weeks have been the good kind of busy and today I'm the good kind of tired.

My sweet Sputnik crossed the bridge last year, and I dearly miss her. I found the above sketch of her while thumbing through my sketch book.

Her water dish was on the shelf next to my desk. I was sketching her while she was drinking water, but that didn't last long once she discovered my pencil moving.

sputnik at her water dish for sunday sketches

Earlier this year, I sent in a 5 x 5 art work to Seth Apter. During the next two months, he'll be blogging about all the artists who participated in that project.

 Wishing everyone a creative and fruitful week.

Comments

carol l mckenna said…
Loving sketch with fond memories ~ lovely art style ~ (A Creative Harbor) ^_^
Anonymous said…
thats a lovely sketch and to have you tell us the moments during the sketch make it even more, sorry for the loss of your cat, special.Sounds like you have lots going on, best wishes in all that you do,
ASHISH BARDHAN said…
That's very creative sketch.
With such scratches, you've just made a masterpiece. This proves that art is all about your vision and perception.
Well done.
Take a look at mine ..
http://ashbeezone.wordpress.com/2012/11/03/angelotep-shamossow/
}{appy Belated }{alloween !!
Tammie Lee said…
such a tender sketch!
Unknown said…
Love the sketch.. :)
Sandy said…
Beautiful sketch attached to a lovely memory. I saw your art featured on Seth's blog and it is wonderful! Congrats on being featured!
Anne Manda said…
Sensitive, beautiful sketch! Love your art!
Anne Manda said…
Sensitive, beautiful sketch! Love your art!
Christine said…
lovely portrait it has captured your cat's essence!
Joni Nickrent said…
A Beautiful sketch. A touching memory! Love it!
Morph Waffle said…
I remember and always loved the sketches of your Sputnik! This one is adorable. Have fun while being so busy!
Molly said…
what a lovely tribute to your sputnik. my cat can't resist wanting to show me how to better use my pencil as well! :-)
Rita said…
Lovely sketch with a beautiful memory! My cat loves wathcing the cursor move on the computer screen! Makes it hard to see sometimes. :)
Debbie said…
wonderful sketch, and nice memories to go with it. We lost a cat last year too.
manomij said…
I wonder what you working on and I will be back to check.:)
Lovely sketch.
ManonX
WrightStuff said…
What a beautiful sketch of a beautiful cat. I love when they play with us... well... sometimes!! Mine like to walk all over the keyboard when I'm typing. One of them always appears when I'm on the phone and miaows very loudly so whoever I am talking to can hear her!
What a lovely sketch of sputnik. Awww. Thank you for sharing with us. :)
Tracey FK said…
awesome sketch and post and lovely way to capture her... my dog likes to sit up on my work bench and watch me paint... but I am forever shooing him away from drinking the painty water... hopelsss...xx
Tracy said…
There is such a tender sweetness in this sketch, the position of the head speaks so much. :o) I know how dearly you miss your Sputnik... ((HUGS))

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