Hi Folks!
I am having a wonderful week. I did a portrait of a lovely blind cat called Murdock. Murdock is a real character and I found him on facebook where he has a page. He had a chronic infection in both eyes that had caused them to rupture. He was adopted by a Vetinary Technician who took him home who says "I didn't plan on keeping him while I was fostering him, but we went through so much and we were very attached to each other by the time he was finally fully recovered. He was really sick for a long time and almost didn't survive his first surgery. He had to have a blood transfusion and was hospitalized in an oxygen chamber.
Even while going through his trials, Magical Murdock has been a very loving and happy kitten. His positive attitude and sweet disposition steal the hearts of many. He continues to thrive and doesn't let his disability slow him down. He's a true inspiration, not to mention the most amazing, handsome cat I've ever known!"
He is a bit of a star and you can learn more about him here and vote for him over at Modern Cat Magazine. I hope Murdock is paw-sitively beaming about his paw-trait.
All right all right enough with the cat puns....
Owl in the Snow, watercolor, 12 x 18" |
Linking up with Moo Mania:
Very pretty picture
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What a wonderful portrait! As you probably saw when you visited our site ( thanks doe coming by!), our Ashton only has one eye, so we have a soft spot for special needs kitties, and vision-impaired kitties, especially. That makes your portrait extra-special for us to see.
ReplyDeleteHi Murdock! You are SO handsome in that beautiful portrait!!! Thanks so much for visiting us today! Purrs to you!
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Lovely portraits! I think you need to do one of them all having a party in a tree.
ReplyDeleteTenacious Little Terrier....Yes that is a wonderful idea! A Forest Animal tea party in the depths of winter inside a hollow tree trunk. I will do it.
ReplyDeletepurrfect paw-trait! What a lovely story too :) Hope your day warms up!
ReplyDeleteHe's a beauty!
ReplyDeletethanks so much for visiting our blog! Murdock is so handsome and you did an amazing job of painting him! What a wonderful story too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful drawing and a happy story ending!
ReplyDeleteYour owl painting with the woodpecker is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSue x
i always love a good cat drawing!! Murdock sounds like one lucky kitty!!
ReplyDeleteloving Murdoch and your beautiful owl painting. Happy PPF, Annette x
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What a sweet story and beautiful painting of Murdock. The owl painting is also so nice. 'Love the softness in the background of it. And wow, those icicles are amazing! We don't get those in the Northwest and I kind of miss seeing them since I grew up with cold winters.
ReplyDeletemagical Murdoch has melted my heart, what a brave little soul.My daughter adopted a little three legged cat which had been horribly treated and rescued by an animal charity, I love animal happy ending stories thank you so much for paying such a lovely tribute to such a sweet cat. ( your portrait is beautiful and so lifelike)
ReplyDeleteNice job on Murdock! Shows his spirit.
ReplyDeleteLovely paw-trait of Murdoch, good luck to that tough kitty! Valerie
ReplyDeleteLove your portrait of Murdock. Great work.
ReplyDeleteoh how sweet is the cat portrait and love the icicles!!!
ReplyDeleteAw, adorable kitty, I have seen him too. I thought for a second it was Miz katy's kitty, blind too ♥ Adorable!
ReplyDeleteMurdocks story is compelling..and your portrait is beautiful and loving! Good job!
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So wonderful portraits of Murdock and the owl! Really adorable!!
ReplyDeleteYour Portraits Of Murdock and the owl,wonderful,really amazing!!
ReplyDeleteAnd your snow Teddy from the last Post its sooo cute,love him.
both pieces are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to MOO MANIA !
Thank you for sharing this fab artwork with us!
xxx
Susi
How special! What a positive story about the cat! Would make a lovely children's book!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful artwork!
The portrait of Murdock is wonderful as well as the cute owl. I love them both! I read in the newspaper about this strong winter you are currently suffering from and I am often thinking of all the people concerned in the US. I hope you'll find a warm and cosy place until spring is coming.
ReplyDeletebeautiful portrait and how lucky for Murdock to have someone to love him and watch over him. Love your beautiful watercolor too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictrue of Murdock! The owl is great and the woodpecker in the background, wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWow all of your art is beautiful. I really like your photos too.
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Beautiful cat and what a great story!
ReplyDeleteThank you for introducing us to Murdock with your great painting!
ReplyDeleteL♥ve those icicles...we are having a "real" winter on the east coast so far this year...
Your owl is wonderful too...
oxo
So glad he has such a loving home now. Beautiful portrait of Murdock and all the rest, too. Wonderful. Thank you for sharing on the Pet Parade!
ReplyDeleteWe came by from the blog hop. What a lovely painting of Murdock. He sounds like a sweet kitty.
ReplyDeleteI came over from the Pet Parade. I love your work.
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