These are Altair and Lanai, I just finished painting them and post them with permission from the friend who commissioned them. They were lovely cats, and it was really fun to paint them!
On my way across to my studio I saw the local skunk, who made a nominal effort at hiding under the truck. I don’t suppose we’ll ever be friends, but maybe at least neighbors who wave hello?
Then I went to admire the twilight fireflies that I am so happy to have living in my little, unkempt yard.
I was out all afternoon and evening at a reception for my oldest niece, first of that generation in our family to get engaged. She tried on my wedding dress, and the one my mother, sister and cousin all wore. Real live princess time!
Below is the painting as I originally posted it. I always have the urge to tidy up “looseness”; I’m not sure that’s always best. In this case though, I like the colors in the finished image better, and it more nearly matches my intent.