Getting into Holiday Mode

I love me some pretty etsy treasuries... especially when someone is sweet enough to include one of my items.

Festive Felines

Back in the shop for another holiday season are these cards . I am vowing here and now to make some new holiday designs for next year, though...

Six years in a row is a little much, no?

I am so looking forward to the holidays this year, as it will be Whitney's first Christmas and my family will be flying out here, too. But we'll have to figure out a different solution for the tree and presents, I think. She is still in that everything-must-go-into her mouth mode.

And speaking of firsts, I think she said her first word the other week.

What do you think it was?

"CAT!"
(of course)

In other news, I will be part of a group art show this weekend. A rather last minute invitation, and the piece in the show is an old one (below), but it should be a good show.

The Cat's Meow

If you're a cat lover and an art lover as well, this is the purrfect show for you to check out! The opening reception is this Saturday, March 6 at the Intolerant Gallery in Hamilton but the show is already on and will run until the end of March. Believe it or not, I've got several things in the show... no new pieces to speak of, as time and energy did not permit me this year so far, but there are a ton of other artists showcasing their cat-devoted art.

My talented friend, one of the show's organizers, has several oil paintings in it. The one below, which also happened to win best in show at the Women's Art Association of Hamilton's 112th Annual Juried Exhibition (Spring 2008), is my favourite.

Pause, oil on canvas

As much as I'd like to go to the opening, traveling with Whitney right now is not very convenient. My friend has promised to take photos though, so I'll be able to experience the show that way. And hopefully we'll all be able to go to the next one, as there's talk of this becoming an annual show.