Timothy McTabby- Prizewinner

Timothy McTabby,  oil

Dear Imaginary Friends,

Guess who is winning a prize for this painting tonight? Yes, moi!
Timothy McTabby, an extremely genteel tabby, is wearing his Sunday best to impress.
He has won me an honorable mention in the current show at the Durant Center on Cameron Street in Old Town, Alexandria, VA.
The show is entitled Young At Art, and remains on view from now until January 22, 2014. The opening and award ceremony is Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013.

Timothy's faves:
Literature: The Great Gatsby
Beverage of choice: Milk or Maker's Mark on the rocks
Dinner: Trout Meuniere
Pastime: A quiet afternoon, bird watching
Occupation: State Department, consulate in Cat-zahstan

Happy to be of service to Timothy,
Patsie

Mixing It Up

Dear Imaginary Friends,

January is a good month for mixing it up, trying new things, something offbeat to shake off the winter doldrums.

Timothy McTabby, Oil, 10" x 8"

Albert J. Alpaca, Oil, 7" x 5"

Herewith, I submit my newest in my animal series. A genteel Tabby with old world sensibilities, and a fun loving Alpaca, who seems to be sharing a good joke with the viewer.

When nobody is amusing me, I seek to amuse myself. (it's a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it.)
I had a lot of laughs painting these two animals over the last month. Like a good book too soon finished, I miss making them.

Your Imaginary Artist Friend,
Patsie