"The Chinese word for cat - mao - is pronounced the same as the word for longevity. For this reason, the cat is a symbol of good luck & long life. Chinese artists often paint these playful, curious creatures interacting with butterflies, which are symbols of love. Chinese painters also believe that each brushstroke of the cat's face & head should reflect the animals mood & personality."
I decided to try this out because I can remember my grandmother having a Siamese cat. And of course, I loved "101 Dalmatians:" "We are Siamese if you please. We are Siamese if you don't please."
Medium: Watercolor
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