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Friday, July 1, 2011

An Ode to Kitties

I love cats. Sure I love rabbits and bears too, but cats are my favorite as I've never had a pet bunny or bear. Kitties have inspired a few of my illustrations, whether it's their physical characteristics or their actual antics and personalities. Here are a few of my designs inspired by my feline friends.

Gray Tabbies appear frequently in my art as I've owned 3. My first, Pussy Cat (I know boring name - what can I say- accept I was a kid) was an elegant silver gray persian.  My 2nd, Gracie was the cat that comforted me during my teen years. Walked me to the bus stop and met me at the bus stop for the walk home. My 3rd, Smokie, is a big mush that loves to eat. He always reminds me to take a lunch break.
        

This one's inspired by  Bok Choy. I tried to capture her absolute adorableness and brilliant turquoise blue eyes.  

I never had an all black cat but I once knew a sweetie named Midnight Baby. I did have a black and white, named Panda Bear who was extremely smart but a bit aloof.
      

As you can see cats are a favorite subject of mine. PURRfect for every season whether alone or with other animal friends. 

Please click on the above images to see them in detail and or to purchase them. All the above cat cards were selected from GCUniverse.com/dianascards.

Have a MEOWY day!
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16 comments:

  1. naquaiyaJuly 1, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    This is a great selection Diana and you should be proud. It's charming and different and delightful.
    Marie@Naquaiya's Cards
    http://justwatercolor.blogspot.com

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  2. DiJuly 2, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Thanks Naqualya for your kind comments.

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  3. CherieJuly 2, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Wonderful! Looks so nice, well done!

    Best to you,
    Cherie

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  4. Denise BeverlyJuly 2, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    hmm trying again. great collection of cards, you did a nice job on this blog

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  5. ryckycreationsJuly 5, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Enjoyed your post and "meeting" your kitties, Diana. I absolutely LOVE your illustrations... you are a very talented artist! Congrats on winning the blog contest.

    Robin
    www.ryckycreations.com

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  6. Dragonfire GraphicsJuly 5, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Pussy cat is not a boring name! I say this because I have a cat named Kitty! Love your cards
    http://www.greetingcarduniverse.com/dragonfiregraphics

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  7. Doreen ErhardtJuly 5, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Congratulations on winning the Lightening Round Diana! I'm certainly a fan of your bunnies, bears and kitties!! Keep reminding mommy to eat Smokie...good boy!
    Doreen Erhardt
    http://www.facebook.com/SalonOfArt
    http://www.twitter.com/SalonOfArt
    http://salonofart.wordpress.com/

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  8. Lisa CharltonJuly 5, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Congratulations Diana on winning this lightning round blog contest draw for the 20 http://www.GreetingCardUniverse.com card credits! Your whimsey is wonderfully unique - LOVE your cards and the inspiration behind them. Cheers, Lisa http://www.GreetingCardUniverse.com/LisaCharlton ~ http://www.LisaCharltonGallery.com

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  9. Corrie KuipersJuly 5, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I love your kitties - they're so exuberant! And congrats on winning the contest.

    Corrie
    http://www.greetingcarduniverse.com/corrieweb
    http://www.squidoo.com/cancercards

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  10. Sharon FernleafJuly 5, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Love your cards and cats-especially love the idea of Gracie walking you to and from the bus stop...too sweet!

    Sharon
    http://www.greetingcarduniverse.com/BlessingArtCards

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  11. AlisonJuly 5, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Congratulations on winning the GCU blog contest. Your cat pictures are adorable.

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  12. sandrarosedesignsJuly 6, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Love your wonderful and colorful designs, Diana.
    Congrats on your GCU blog contest win!
    SandraRose
    http://www.greetingcarduniverse.com/sandraRoseDesigns
    http://www.sandrarosedesigns.com

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  13. DiJuly 6, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Thanks all for your comments & compliments. Right now I'm buried under a killer deadline but I promise as soon as my crunch is over I'll be visiting all your blogs & GCU stores!

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  14. RickMacJuly 7, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    I love your cat designs. Congratulations on winning the contest!
    Rick McBride
    http://www.greetingcarduniverse.com/rickmac

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  15. ilovecuttablesJuly 9, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Lovely selection of cards! Thanks for sharing them. :)

    Cindy
    http://ilovecuttables.blogspot.com
    http://facebook.com/ilovecuttables
    http://greetingcarduniverse.com/ilovecuttables

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  16. aura2000July 10, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    Congrats on your contest win! Looks like your cute Lucky Cat brought you luck ;-)
    Monica
    http://greetingcarduniverse.com/aura2000

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